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Gyeongju weather in January: what to wear and pack

January is one of the drier months (2nd driest) and the coldest in Gyeongju. On average it rains on 3 of 31 days, with highs of 6°C (44°F) and lows of -5°C (24°F).

Trip rating: Good (58/100) · Best months: May–June and October

6°C (44°F)High
-5°C (24°F)Low
3Rainy days
26 mmRainfall
46%Humidity

Rainy day = 1 mm or more of rain. Of these, about 1 days get 10 mm or more. Average of the last 16 years.

What to wear in Gyeongju 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?

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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 7:32, sunset 17:31 on January 15 (local time) — about 9 h 59 min of daylight.

Observed at Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA) station 283, 2010–2025 daily records. How we calculate