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Gangneung weather in January: what to wear and pack

January is one of the drier months (3rd driest) and the coldest in Gangneung. On average it rains on 4 of 31 days, with highs of 5°C (42°F) and lows of -3°C (27°F).

Trip rating: Good (57/100) · Best months: May–June and October

5°C (42°F)High
-3°C (27°F)Low
4Rainy days
43 mmRainfall
41%Humidity
11°C (53°F)Sea

Rainy day = 1 mm or more of rain. Of these, about 1 days get 10 mm or more. Average of the last 30 years.

What to wear in Gangneung in January

A warm coat, layers and closed shoes.

What to pack

Compared with nearby months

Rain is similar to December.

Will it rain on your travel dates?

Pick your arrival and departure dates. We look up the same dates over the last 30 years.

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Public holidays in January 2027

Korea travel basics

Time zoneKorea Standard Time (UTC+9), no daylight saving
Power220V, 60Hz, Type C/F (round two-pin) sockets
MoneyKorean won (KRW). Cards are accepted almost everywhere
EntryVisa and K-ETA rules change — check the official K-ETA site and your government's travel advice

Sunrise 7:38, sunset 17:28 on January 15 (local time) — about 9 h 50 min of daylight.

Observed at Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA) station 105, 1996–2025 daily records. Sea temperature: ERA5 (Copernicus), daily mean just offshore. How we calculate