When to go · Gumi
Gumi in January
Good month. Outside the best window (Apr–May, Oct–Nov). Across South Korea: Cold and dry, low prices; ski in Gangwon; Seollal can fall late in the month — check.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 5°C41°F / −5°C23°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 5
- Crowds
- Low
- South Korea overall
- Prices
- Low
- South Korea overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (Apr–May, Oct–Nov). Across South Korea: Cold and dry, low prices; ski in Gangwon; Seollal can fall late in the month — check.
Weather in January
- GumiHighs around 5 °C, lows around -5 °C, rain on about 5 daysHighs around 41 °F, lows around 23 °F, rain on about 5 days
Festivals and holidays
Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.
Seollal (Lunar New Year) big impact
About 5–8 Feb 2027 (lunar; incl. substitute day — check) · South Korea
Three-plus days off: many restaurants and shops close, trains and buses sold out, palaces open (often free), Seoul quiet.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · South Korea overall
- Low
- Prices · South Korea overall
- Low
South Korea overall: Cold and dry, low prices; ski in Gangwon; Seollal can fall late in the month — check.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings