Sokcho weather in January

Sokcho, South Korea
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January in Sokcho: cold, a little rain — one of the weakest months to visit.

#12 of 12 months in Sokcho · #820 of 897 destinations to visit in January · comfort 40/100 (tier F)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

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Sokcho climate normals — January

Daytime high3°C / 37°F🧥 cold
Nighttime low-3°C / 26°F
Rainfall46 mm / 1.8 in🌦 some rain
Rainy days5 days
Humidity60%🍃 comfortable
Dew point-8°C / 17°F
Sunshine7.6 h/day
Daylight9.9 h
Wind20 km/h / 12 mph
Snowfall9.9 cm / 3.9 in
Air quality (US AQI)53🙂 moderate

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

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Sokcho in January — FAQ

Is January a good time to visit Sokcho?
January in Sokcho: cold, a little rain — one of the weakest months to visit. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Sokcho on SeasonMap's comfort score (40/100).
What is the weather like in Sokcho in January?
In January, Sokcho averages a daily high of 3°C and a low of -3.4°C, with about 46.3 mm of rain over roughly 5 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Sokcho in January?
Sokcho has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 53 in January.
Does it snow in Sokcho in January?
Sokcho sees roughly 9.9 cm of snowfall in January.

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