Gwangju in january: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Gwangju in january 2026
The weather in Gwangju in january comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics for the whole month, but also by using the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout january
very bad weather 60.4cm
Weather at 6am
29°F
Clear/Sunny
34% of time
23%
23%
14%
Weather at 12pm
40°F
Clear/Sunny
39% of time
22%
22%
10%
Weather at 6pm
32°F
Clear/Sunny
40% of time
24%
21%
9%
Weather at 3am
29°F
33%
27%
23%
11%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Gwangju in january
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Gwangju in january.
The climate of Gwangju in january is very bad
The weather in january in Gwangju is quite dry (with 1.1in of precipitation over 2 days). It should be noted an improvement from the previous month since in december it receives an average of 1in of rainfall over 1 days.
The climate is quite cold in this location this month. Plan a sweater! The high seasonal norm is 41°F. The seasonal minimum is 29°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in january in Gwangju is 34°F. These temperatures are far removed from those records observed in Gwangju in january with a maximum record of 58°F in 2021 and a minimum record of 9°F in 2021. You need to prepare to have about 25 days with temperatures down below 32°F, or 81% of the month.
On average, in Gwangju, the days of january last 10:03. Sunrise is at 07:41 and sunset is at 17:44.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Gwangju in january
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are compiled from the weather statements of the last years of the month of january.
| January | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 34°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 41°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 29°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 58°F (2021) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 9°F (2021) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 25 day(s) (81%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 18km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 23°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 1.1in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 2 day(s) (5%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 0.9in (2016) | ||||
| Snowfall | 60.4cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 79% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.05km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 45% | ||||
| UV index | 2 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 7 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 07:41 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 17:44 | ||||
| Length of day | 10:03 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in january | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad | ||||
How was the weather last january?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Gwangju in january 2025:
29°F to 47°F
31°F to 45°F
31°F to 40°F
27°F to 43°F
31°F to 40°F
36°F to 45°F
31°F to 38°F
32°F to 38°F
27°F to 29°F
9°F to 32°F
18°F to 36°F
18°F to 38°F
20°F to 40°F
27°F to 45°F
29°F to 34°F
27°F to 41°F
25°F to 41°F
25°F to 47°F
27°F to 47°F
31°F to 47°F
29°F to 47°F
31°F to 49°F
31°F to 52°F
32°F to 52°F
29°F to 52°F
31°F to 47°F
34°F to 36°F
31°F to 36°F
29°F to 36°F
23°F to 41°F
25°F to 45°F
Map: other cities in South Korea in january
Cities near Gwangju:
| Hwasun in january | very bad weather |
| Naju in january | very bad weather |
| Muan in january | very bad weather |
| Nangen in january | very bad weather |
| Moppo in january | very bad weather |
| Suncheon in january | very bad weather |
| Imsil in january | very bad weather |
| Haenam in january | very bad weather |
| Kwangyang in january | very bad weather |
| Jeonju in january | very bad weather |
| Yeosu in january | very bad weather |
| Iksan in january | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in january.
Gwangju
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Weather data for Gwangju in january:
Weather data for Gwangju for january are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Gwangju. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Gwangju can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Gwangju.