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Weather in Pyeongchang for January 2026

Your guide to Pyeongchang weather in January - trends and predictions

    Official Weather Alert ⚠️

  • ColdWave Warning Change - See hour by hour.

    • Snow Forecast ❄️

  • Expect heavy snowfall in Pyeongchang during January, with an average of 16 snowy days.
    According to Pyeongchang snow forecast for January 2026, no snow is expected until the end of the month.

    • Temperatures

  • Until now, January 2026 in Pyeongchang is slightly cooler than the historical average by -1.5 °C.

  • In general, the average temperature in Pyeongchang at the beginning of January is -0.1 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to moderately fall, reaching an average of -0.7 °C by the end of January.

Average dry days
14
Dry days
Average rainy days
1
Rainy days
Average snowy days
16
Snow days
Average temperatures
0°/-8°
Temperatures
Average wind speed
12 km/h
Avg max wind
Average humidity
73 %
Avg humidity

Pyeongchang Weather January

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December
February
Mon.Tue.Wed.Thu.Fri.Sat.Sun.
1
Freezing fog
0°
2
Light snow showers
-1°
3
Light snow showers
0°
4
Mist
1°
5
Light snow showers
1°
6
Mist
1°
7
Light freezing rain
-3°
8
Overcast
-3°
9
Moderate snow
-3°
10
Mist
-1°
11
Light snow
-4°
12
Freezing fog
0°
13
Sunny
0°
14
Heavy snow
1°
15
Cloudy
0°
16
Partly cloudy
2°
17
Mist
3°
18
Heavy freezing drizzle
4°
19
Partly cloudy
2°
20
Light snow
1°
21
Moderate or heavy snow showers
1°
22
Moderate or heavy snow showers
-1°
23
Partly cloudy
-3°
24
Sunny
-1°
25
Sunny
-1°
26
Sunny
1°
27
Partly cloudy
0°
28
Light freezing rain
-2°
29
Sunny
-2°
30
Sunny
1°
31
Weather Alert Sunny
-2°

Temperatures trend during January in Pyeongchang

See the weather trend as well as the moving average line

January weather in Pyeongchang day by day

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December February
Date Weather Temperatures Rain Snow More
1 Jan. Freezing fog
Freezing fog
 0° /-9° 0 mm 0 cm
2 Jan. Light snow showers
Light snow showers
 -1° /-8° 0.1 mm 0.1 cm
3 Jan. Light snow showers
Light snow showers
 0° /-9° 0.2 mm 0.1 cm
4 Jan. Mist
Mist
 1° /-8° 0 mm 0 cm
5 Jan. Light snow showers
Light snow showers
 1° /-6° 3.2 mm 2.3 cm
6 Jan. Mist
Mist
 1° /-9° 0.2 mm 0.1 cm
7 Jan. Light freezing rain
Light freezing rain
 -3° /-10° 0.5 mm 0.3 cm
8 Jan. Overcast
Overcast
 -3° /-14° 0 mm 0 cm
9 Jan. Moderate snow
Moderate snow
 -3° /-13° 0.6 mm 0.4 cm
10 Jan. Mist
Mist
 -1° /-11° 3.2 mm 1.2 cm
11 Jan. Light snow
Light snow
 -4° /-12° 0.1 mm 0.1 cm
12 Jan. Freezing fog
Freezing fog
 0° /-12° 1.1 mm 0.8 cm
13 Jan. Sunny
Sunny
 0° /-11° 0.5 mm 0.3 cm
14 Jan. Heavy snow
Heavy snow
 1° /-10° 2.9 mm 2.1 cm
15 Jan. Cloudy
Cloudy
 0° /-8° 0.5 mm 0 cm
16 Jan. Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 2° /-10° 0.1 mm 0.1 cm
17 Jan. Mist
Mist
 3° /-7° 0.3 mm 0.2 cm
18 Jan. Heavy freezing drizzle
Heavy freezing drizzle
 4° /-4° 1.2 mm 0.1 cm
19 Jan. Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 2° /-5° 0.1 mm 0 cm
20 Jan. Light snow
Light snow
 1° /-6° 0.2 mm 0.1 cm
21 Jan. Moderate or heavy snow showers
Moderate or heavy snow showers
 1° /-8° 0.7 mm 0.5 cm
22 Jan. Moderate or heavy snow showers
Moderate or heavy snow showers
 -1° /-12° 0.5 mm 0.3 cm
23 Jan. Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 -3° /-13° 0.2 mm 0.1 cm
24 Jan. Sunny
Sunny
 -1° /-12° 0 mm 0 cm
25 Jan. Sunny
Sunny
 -1° /-11° 0.2 mm 0.1 cm
26 Jan. Sunny
Sunny
 1° /-9° 0 mm 0 cm
27 Jan. Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 0° /-8° 3.4 mm 2 cm
28 Jan. Light freezing rain
Light freezing rain
 -2° /-10° 3.3 mm 1.5 cm
29 Jan. Sunny
Sunny
 -2° /-11° 0.7 mm 0.5 cm
30 Jan. Sunny
Sunny
 1° /-9° 0 mm 0 cm
31 Jan. Sunny
Sunny
 -2° /-13° 0 mm 0 cm
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for Pyeongchang in January is based on the analysis of historical data rather than real-time forecast models. While this provides a general overview, weather conditions can change. We recommend that you check the Pyeongchang forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.
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Pyeongchang in January - FAQ

What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in Pyeongchang during January?

Brace for cold days with temperatures not exceeding 0° and nights that are likely to be freezing. Winter clothing is essential for comfort and safety.

How much rainfall should be expected in Pyeongchang during January?

In January, Pyeongchang can expect light to moderate rainfall, totaling 27.9 mm across approximately 1 days. Occasional showers are possible, and planning ahead for them could be helpful.

Will it snow in Pyeongchang in January 2026?

Pyeongchang experiences an average snowfall of 16.69 cm during January, occurring over 16 days.

What are the typical wind conditions in Pyeongchang during January?

The average wind speed in Pyeongchang during January is 12 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.

Pyeongchang snow forecast January 2026

Track daily snowfall levels and discover Pyeongchang’s snowy potential this January ❄️
On average, Pyeongchang sees 16 snowy days during January, with approximately 16.7 cm of total snowfall.

January rainfall patterns in Pyeongchang

Explore the daily rainfall trends and prepare for Pyeongchangs January weather 💧
Typically, Pyeongchang has 1 rainy days in January with a total of 27.9 mm of rainfall.

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