SeasonMapJeonju weather in January
South Korea
January in Jeonju: cold, a little rain — a fair time to visit.
#10 of 12 months in Jeonju · #1032 of 1383 destinations to visit in January · comfort 54/100 (tier D)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Jeonju climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 5°C / 40°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | -3°C / 26°F | |
| Rainfall | 33 mm / 1.3 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 5 days | |
| Humidity | 64% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | -6°C / 20°F | |
| Sunshine | 7.5 h/day | |
| Daylight | 10 h | |
| Wind | 14 km/h / 9 mph | |
| Snowfall | 5.1 cm / 2 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)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
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.
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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 #10 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 4.6°C and a low of -3.1°C, with about 32.8 mm of rain over roughly 5.4 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 5.1 cm of snowfall in January.
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Similar destinations in East Asia — January
Within 300 km: Seoul's Ski season an hour out around 10 Dec – 5 Mar, and Jeju's Hallasan summit permits on 1 Jan – 31 Dec.