Climate of Chongjin, North Hamgyong, North Korea
Point-value climate at Chongjin (North Hamgyong, Korea, Democratic People's Republic of). Population approximately 672,614.
Located in North Hamgyong, Korea, Democratic People's Republic of, Chongjin has a strongly continental climate. Population approximately 672,614. Monthly average temperatures range from -5.3°C / 22.5°F in January to 21.8°C / 71.2°F in August, with rainfall varying from 11 mm / 0.4 in (January) to 159 mm / 6.3 in (August) — about 685 mm / 27 in across the year. Chongjin is the capital of North Hamgyong. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Chongjin's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -5.3°C22.5°F | 11 mm0.4″ | — |
| February | -3.5°C25.7°F | 11 mm0.4″ | — |
| March | 1.1°C34°F | 18 mm0.7″ | — |
| April | 7.1°C44.8°F | 33 mm1.3″ | — |
| May | 12°C53.6°F | 59 mm2.3″ | — |
| June | 15.9°C60.6°F | 93 mm3.7″ | — |
| July | 20.3°C68.5°F | 114 mm4.5″ | — |
| August | 21.8°C71.2°F | 159 mm6.3″ | — |
| September | 17.5°C63.5°F | 99 mm3.9″ | — |
| October | 11°C51.8°F | 43 mm1.7″ | — |
| November | 3.5°C38.3°F | 28 mm1.1″ | — |
| December | -2.5°C27.5°F | 17 mm0.7″ | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Chongjin?
Chongjin does not have a clearly "sunny" season by our profile cutoffs — see the "warmest and driest months" fallback for the closest picks. Chongjin's warmest month is August at an average of 21.8°C / 71.2°F, and its driest month is January with about 11 mm / 0.4 in of rain.
What is the climate of Chongjin?
Chongjin, in North Hamgyong, Korea, Democratic People's Republic of, has monthly average temperatures ranging from -5.3°C / 22.5°F in January to 21.8°C / 71.2°F in August. Annual rainfall is approximately 685 mm / 27 in, with the wettest month being August (159 mm / 6.3 in) and the driest January (11 mm / 0.4 in).
What is the average temperature in Chongjin in August?
The average temperature in Chongjin in August is 21.8°C / 71.2°F, with rainfall of about 159 mm / 6.3 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Chongjin?
The driest month in Chongjin is January, with about 11 mm / 0.4 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is -5.3°C / 22.5°F.
When is the wettest month in Chongjin?
The wettest month in Chongjin is August, with approximately 159 mm / 6.3 in of average monthly rainfall.