Mid-winter · Weather & things to do
Gyeongju in January
This is the coldest month in Gyeongju: highs average 41°F (5°C) and lows 29°F (-1°C), with about 1.4 in (36 mm) of rain.
With a comfort score of 52/100 (11th of 12), it's one of the toughest months, held back mainly by cool days.
- Avg high
- 41°F (5°C)
- Avg low
- 29°F (-1°C)
- Rain
- 1.4 in (36 mm)
- Humidity
- 75%
- Cloud cover
- 55%
- Daylight
- ~9 h 49 min
- Comfort score
- 52/100 · Fair
What January feels like
Highs only reach about 41°F (5°C), so plan short stints outside between indoor stops.
Average lows of 29°F (-1°C) mean frosty nights and icy mornings.
About 1.4 in (36 mm) of rain falls in a typical year's January.
It's breezy, with average winds near 12 mph (5.4 m/s) at ground level.
Plan around January
January is one of the lower-scoring months here; the best are May and October.
- Freezing nights return: average lows drop to 29°F.
- Last month with freezing nights on average; by February, lows rise to 33°F.
- Comfort slips from 59/100 in December to 52/100.
- Our Seoul, Gyeongju & Busan route recommends Apr – Jun, Sep – Nov, so January falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for January
- Hat, gloves and thermal base layerslows around 29°F
- Shoes with gripfrost and ice are possible
- Windproof shellaverage wind 12 mph
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Gyeongju in January
Cold days call for a roof: these picks favor sit-down and indoor stops, plus a few for drier spells.
Gyeongju National Museum
Silla gold crowns, the giant Emille Bell and relics from the surrounding tombs.
Why now An indoor-leaning stop when highs sit around 41°F.
Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond
Rebuilt Silla palace pavilions reflected in a lotus pond, best lit up at night.
Gyochon Hanok Village
Restored hanok village by Woljeonggyo Bridge, home of the Choi clan's historic house.
Hwangnidan-gil
Hanok-lined street of cafes, bakeries and casual restaurants near the tombs.
Daereungwon Tomb Complex
Grassy burial mounds of Silla royalty; enter Cheonmachong to see a tomb's interior.
Nearby in January
- Busan in January~47 mi · highs 47°F, 1.5 in rain · 4°C (6°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Seoul in January~172 mi · highs 33°F, 0.8 in rain or snow · 4°C (7°F) cooler by day, drier
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Gyeongju in January: quick answers
Is January a good time to visit Gyeongju?
It's one of the tougher months here, scoring 52/100, held back mainly by cool days. The best months are May and October. Expect highs of 41°F (5°C) and 1.4 in (36 mm) of rain. Our Seoul, Gyeongju & Busan route recommends Apr – Jun, Sep – Nov, so January is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Gyeongju in January?
Average highs are 41°F (5°C) and average lows 29°F (-1°C), making it the coldest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it rain a lot in Gyeongju in January?
Not much: about 1.4 in (36 mm) of rain falls across January on average, the 2nd-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 46.7 in (1187 mm).
What should I pack for Gyeongju in January?
Bring hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 29°F), shoes with grip (frost and ice are possible), windproof shell (average wind 12 mph) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
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