Seoul weather in January
January is one of the least pleasant months in Seoul: highs of 1°C (33°F) and about 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain on average. Nights average -7°C (19°F) and cloud cover 56% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the driest month of the year and the coolest. Compared with December, it is cooler and about as wet; February brings highs of 3°C (38°F) and 31 mm (1.2 in) of rain.
Is January a good time to visit Seoul?
least pleasant month Weather score 45/100.
January is one of the least pleasant months for weather in Seoul. For better conditions, consider May–Jun, Sep–Oct.
Does it rain a lot in Seoul in January?
No, it is usually dry: about 20 mm (0.8 in) falls in an average January. It is the driest month of the year.
How warm is Seoul in January?
Days average 1°C (33°F) and nights -7°C (19°F).
Seoul weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1°C (33°F) | -7°C (19°F) | 20 mm | 56% | least pleasant |
| February | 3°C (38°F) | -5°C (23°F) | 31 mm | 52% | least pleasant |
| March | 9°C (47°F) | -1°C (30°F) | 37 mm | 50% | fair |
| April | 15°C (59°F) | 5°C (40°F) | 72 mm | 53% | fair |
| May | 21°C (70°F) | 11°C (51°F) | 84 mm | 56% | best |
| June | 25°C (78°F) | 16°C (61°F) | 116 mm | 65% | best |
| July | 27°C (81°F) | 21°C (69°F) | 361 mm | 76% | least pleasant |
| August | 28°C (83°F) | 22°C (71°F) | 260 mm | 65% | least pleasant |
| September | 24°C (76°F) | 16°C (62°F) | 138 mm | 57% | best |
| October | 18°C (65°F) | 10°C (49°F) | 53 mm | 44% | best |
| November | 11°C (51°F) | 3°C (37°F) | 47 mm | 52% | fair |
| December | 3°C (37°F) | -5°C (24°F) | 22 mm | 55% | least pleasant |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis). Page updated . How we rate months