Wŏnsan Weather in January

What's the weather like in Wŏnsan (Gangwon) in January 2024?

The climate in Wŏnsan during January can be summarized as cold and reasonably dry.

January is in the winter in Wŏnsan and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 2°C (35°F), whilst at night -8°C (17°F) is normal.

Wŏnsan weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 1.7°C 35.1°F
Nightly temperature -8.1°C 17.4°F
Average temperature -3.2°C 26.2°F
Daily sunshine 6.2 hrs
Avg rainfall 30 mm 1.2 ins
Rainy days 7 days
Sea temperature 6.4°C 43.5°F
Humidity 57%
Windspeed 10.1kph 6 mph

On average January is the 2nd driest month of the year in Wŏnsan with around 30mm 1.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.

January temperatures in Wŏnsan

Wŏnsan average temperature in January

January rainfall

Wŏnsan average rain in January

January hourly sunshine

Wŏnsan average rain in January

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Wŏnsan in January 2024.

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Wŏnsan weather stats

Wŏnsan weather statistics
Hottest month: August 26.7°C 80.1°F
Driest month: December 30mm 1.2ins
Sunniest month: February 6.9hrs
Coldest month: January 1.5°C 34.7°F
Wettest month: August 329mm 13ins
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