Gwangju weather in January
January is one of the least pleasant months in Gwangju: highs of 3°C (38°F) and about 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain on average. Nights average -5°C (24°F) and cloud cover 74% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the driest month of the year and the coolest. Compared with December, it is cooler and drier; February brings highs of 6°C (43°F) and 47 mm (1.9 in) of rain.
Is January a good time to visit Gwangju?
least pleasant month Weather score 40/100.
January is one of the least pleasant months for weather in Gwangju. For better conditions, consider May, Oct.
Does it rain a lot in Gwangju in January?
No, it is usually dry: about 30 mm (1.2 in) falls in an average January. It is the driest month of the year.
How warm is Gwangju in January?
Days average 3°C (38°F) and nights -5°C (24°F).
Gwangju weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3°C (38°F) | -5°C (24°F) | 30 mm | 74% | least pleasant |
| February | 6°C (43°F) | -4°C (26°F) | 47 mm | 70% | least pleasant |
| March | 11°C (52°F) | 0°C (31°F) | 66 mm | 67% | fair |
| April | 17°C (63°F) | 5°C (41°F) | 109 mm | 66% | fair |
| May | 23°C (73°F) | 11°C (51°F) | 113 mm | 67% | best |
| June | 26°C (79°F) | 16°C (61°F) | 160 mm | 76% | fair |
| July | 28°C (83°F) | 21°C (69°F) | 290 mm | 79% | least pleasant |
| August | 29°C (84°F) | 22°C (71°F) | 265 mm | 70% | least pleasant |
| September | 25°C (77°F) | 16°C (61°F) | 151 mm | 65% | fair |
| October | 20°C (67°F) | 9°C (48°F) | 66 mm | 56% | best |
| November | 13°C (55°F) | 3°C (37°F) | 48 mm | 63% | fair |
| December | 6°C (42°F) | -3°C (27°F) | 36 mm | 72% | least pleasant |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis). Page updated . How we rate months