Jeonju weather in January

January in Jeonju: cold, a little rain — a fair time to visit.

Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Jeonju🇰🇷 South Korea · Korea · City54
  1. 54Jan
  2. 63Feb
  3. 73Mar
  4. 84Apr
  5. 90May
  6. 74Jun
  7. 51Jul
  8. 57Aug
  9. 71Sep
  10. 84Oct
  11. 76Nov
  12. 60Dec

#11 of 12 months in Jeonju · #1068 of 1413 destinations to visit in January · comfort 54/100 (tier D)

Days
5°C
Nights
-4°C
Wet days
6
Sun
7.5 h
Humidity
67%
Daylight
10 h
Jeonju, South Korea
Photo: Jakob Jin · Pexels

Traveller notes on Jeonju in January

Other months in Jeonju

Forum posters describe November across South Korea as bringing crisp air, vibrant fall foliage and comfortable temperatures generally in the 15-20C range, cooler than October as the country heads toward winter. Posters specifically discussing a mid-November Hanok (traditional guesthouse) stay in Jeonju raised real concerns about whether these characterful but often less-insulated rooms stay genuinely warm enough once temperatures drop, particularly flagging cold bathrooms as a common complaint. Posters generally recommend confirming heating arrangements directly with a Hanok host before booking a November stay, given how much this can vary between properties. Posters generally rate November as mild and scenic overall for Jeonju, with real comfort caveats specifically tied to traditional Hanok-style accommodation rather than the weather itself.
Tripadvisor community · November · 1 month ago · Read more on Tripadvisor ↗
Forum posters describe Korean spring as a clear improvement over the exposed, tiring heat of summer, when walking the open grounds of a hanok village becomes genuinely draining - May sits squarely in that more comfortable window. At the Jeonju Hanok Village itself, posters recommend weekdays and evenings over weekends, when the more than 800 traditional houses and narrow streets fill up with visitors renting bikes and scooters; even a rain shower gets described favorably here, bringing out an earthy wet-wood-and-soil atmosphere that regulars say enhances the traditional charm rather than ruining the visit. A hanok-stay overnight is the most commonly recommended way to experience the neighborhood beyond a quick daytime walkthrough.
Tripadvisor community · May · 1 month ago · Read more on Tripadvisor ↗

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Jeonju climate normals — January

Daytime high5°C / 40°F🧥 cold
Nighttime low-4°C / 25°F
Feels like (high)0°C / 32°F
Rainfall30 mm / 1.2 in🌦 some rain
Rainy days6 days
Humidity67%💧 humid
Dew point-5°C / 23°F
Sunshine7.5 h/day
Daylight10 h
Wind14 km/h / 9 mph
Snowfall7.1 cm / 2.8 in
Air quality (US AQI)74🙂 moderate

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

Crowds in Jeonju in January

How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.

BusyWinter break (gyeoul banghak) in South Korea, school holidays in 5 of the markets that fill it(estimated)

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Best months for Jeonju's weather

Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).

Toughest weatherJeonju's best weather comes in April, May and October — separate windows, not one continuous season.

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Nearby, and something's on

Within 300 km of Jeonju — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.

Where is Jeonju?

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Jeonju in January — FAQ

Is January a good time to visit Jeonju?
January in Jeonju: cold, a little rain — a fair time to visit. It ranks #11 of 12 months for Jeonju on SeasonMap's comfort score (54/100).
What is the weather like in Jeonju in January?
In January, Jeonju averages a daily high of 4.7°C and a low of -3.9°C, with about 30.4 mm of rain over roughly 6.4 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Jeonju in January?
Jeonju has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 74 in January.
Does it snow in Jeonju in January?
Jeonju sees roughly 7.1 cm of snowfall in January.

Within 300 km: Busan's Haeundae Light Festival around 29 Nov – 18 Jan, and Seoul's Ski season an hour out around 10 Dec – 5 Mar.