Climate of Cheongju, North Chungcheong, South Korea
Point-value climate at Cheongju (North Chungcheong, Korea, Republic of). Population approximately 775,096.
Located in North Chungcheong, Korea, Republic of, Cheongju has a strongly continental climate. Population approximately 775,096. Monthly average temperatures range from -3.6°C / 25.5°F in January to 24.5°C / 76.1°F in August, with rainfall varying from 26 mm / 1 in (January) to 309 mm / 12.2 in (July) — about 1282 mm / 50.5 in across the year. Cheongju is the capital of North Chungcheong. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Cheongju's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -3.6°C25.5°F | 26 mm1″ | Snowy |
| February | -1.2°C29.8°F | 32 mm1.3″ | Snowy |
| March | 4.3°C39.7°F | 52 mm2″ | — |
| April | 11.4°C52.5°F | 86 mm3.4″ | — |
| May | 16.8°C62.2°F | 94 mm3.7″ | — |
| June | 21.3°C70.3°F | 151 mm5.9″ | — |
| July | 24.4°C75.9°F | 309 mm12.2″ | — |
| August | 24.5°C76.1°F | 263 mm10.4″ | — |
| September | 19.3°C66.7°F | 146 mm5.7″ | — |
| October | 12.6°C54.7°F | 48 mm1.9″ | — |
| November | 5.5°C41.9°F | 47 mm1.9″ | — |
| December | -0.9°C30.4°F | 28 mm1.1″ | Snowy |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Cheongju?
Cheongju does not have a clearly "sunny" season by our profile cutoffs — see the "warmest and driest months" fallback for the closest picks. Cheongju's warmest month is August at an average of 24.5°C / 76.1°F, and its driest month is January with about 26 mm / 1 in of rain.
What is the climate of Cheongju?
Cheongju, in North Chungcheong, Korea, Republic of, has monthly average temperatures ranging from -3.6°C / 25.5°F in January to 24.5°C / 76.1°F in August. Annual rainfall is approximately 1282 mm / 50.5 in, with the wettest month being July (309 mm / 12.2 in) and the driest January (26 mm / 1 in).
What is the average temperature in Cheongju in August?
The average temperature in Cheongju in August is 24.5°C / 76.1°F, with rainfall of about 263 mm / 10.4 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Cheongju?
The driest month in Cheongju is January, with about 26 mm / 1 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is -3.6°C / 25.5°F.
When is the wettest month in Cheongju?
The wettest month in Cheongju is July, with approximately 309 mm / 12.2 in of average monthly rainfall.