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January in Korea often gets a bad rap because it’s winter. However, January in Korea still has plenty to do as people across the country enjoy winter sports, cozy cafes, delicious restaurants, mountain cabins, stormy beaches, and time at home with family and friends.
Average January Temps (high/low)
The temperatures between northern and southern Korea tend to be similar on average.
- Gyeonggido (north) 3° / -7°
- Namhae (south) 6° / -2°
Major January Festivals
South Korea has many festivals each month across the country. This list is a small selection of festivals that are often promoted to tourists.
New Year’s Day Sunrise Festivals
- Homigot Years Day Sunrise Festival
- Ganjeolgot Sunrise Festival
- Gyeongpo Sunrise Festival
- Yeosu Hyangiram Sunrise Festival
- Seongsan Sunrise Festival
- Jeongdongjin Sunrise Festival
Ice Fishing/Winter Festival
- Pyeongchang Trout Festival
- Gapyeong Singsing Winter Festival
- Hwacheon Sancheoneo Ice Festival
- Inje Icefish Festival
- Taebaeksan Mountain Snow Festival
Winter Lights Festivals
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Explore January in Korea
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