Seoul in January
Cold, crisp and quiet
The short answer
January is a below-average month in Seoul.
January is Seoul’s coldest month, with generally dry conditions and relatively few visitors.
5/10 overall-6–2°CLow crowdsLow
Weather3/10
Crowds4.5/10
Prices4.5/10
Events3/10
January in detail
What January actually feels like
- Weather
- -6–2°C
- Cold, crisp and quiet
- Crowds
- Low
- Low
- Prices
- Low
- Low
+Quiet streets and lower prices
–Very cold temperatures and short days
My tip for January
Pack a proper winter coat and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.
- winter atmosphere
- lower-cost trips
How January compares
Against the other eleven months
9th of 12 overall in Seoul, 12th for weather, 11th for space, 11th for value. The emptiest month is April; the best value is March.
See all twelve months for SeoulNot set on January?
Months I'd choose over January
Still going to Seoul in January?
Book early and plan around the busiest hours — very cold temperatures and short days
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