Asia · January
Best time to visit South Korea in January 🇰🇷
January in South Korea is great time to visit. a great time — solid weather and most experiences open, often with fewer crowds than the absolute peak.
South Korea year at a glance
The absolute peak months for South Korea are March, April, May, October, November. January is a solid shoulder choice if you want fewer crowds.
What South Korea is like in January
Spring (Apr–May) for cherry blossoms and autumn (Oct–Nov) for foliage are perfect. Summer is hot and rainy; winter is dry, cold, with skiing.
Insider tip
Avoid the Korean monsoon (jangma) in late June–July.
Other countries also at their peak in January
Thailand in January
A tale of two coasts and three seasons.
India in January
A subcontinent — pick your region carefully.
Sri Lanka in January
Two monsoons, two coasts.
Philippines in January
7,000 islands, one dry season.
Cambodia in January
Cool & dry for Angkor.
Laos in January
Mekong country, cool dry winters.