Best Time to Visit Chongjin, North Hamgyong, North Korea
Month-by-month climate guide for planning a trip to Chongjin.
Chongjin does not have a month that clearly fits our sunny profiles. Its practical travel window centres on its warmest (August, 21.8°C / 71.2°F) and driest (January, 11 mm / 0.4 in) months. The drier stretch runs through October–April; the wetter half falls in May–September. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from -5.3°C / 22.5°F in January to 21.8°C / 71.2°F in August, with rainfall from 11 mm / 0.4 in (January) to 159 mm / 6.3 in (August). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Chongjin, North Hamgyong, Korea, Democratic People's Republic of's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Chongjin's climate is broadly strongly continental. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| October | 11°C51.8°F | 43 mm1.7″ | — |
| April | 7.1°C44.8°F | 33 mm1.3″ | — |
| May | 12°C53.6°F | 59 mm2.3″ | — |
No month at Chongjin matches our sunny profiles. The three above are the driest-and-warmest fallback.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Chongjin?
Chongjin doesn't have a month that clearly matches our sunny profiles. The practical travel window centres on January (driest, ~11 mm / 0.4 in) and August (warmest, 21.8°C / 71.2°F). Because these are point values at the city, they can differ substantially from Korea, Democratic People's Republic of's national average.
When is the rainy season in Chongjin?
The rainy season at Chongjin, North Hamgyong runs through May–September, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 43 mm / 1.7 in. The wettest single month is August (159 mm / 6.3 in).
What is the driest month in Chongjin?
The driest month in Chongjin is January, averaging about 11 mm / 0.4 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages -5.3°C / 22.5°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Chongjin?
The least comfortable months for travel to Chongjin — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, March, July, August, September, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 159 mm / 6.3 in in August, and the coldest month averages -5.3°C / 22.5°F.
Is Chongjin climate different from Korea, Democratic People's Republic of overall?
Yes, usually. Our Chongjin figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our Korea, Democratic People's Republic of figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Chongjin specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.