Best Time to Visit Haeju, South Hwanghae, North Korea
Month-by-month climate guide for planning a trip to Haeju.
Haeju does not have a month that clearly fits our sunny profiles. Its practical travel window centres on its warmest (August, 24.7°C / 76.5°F) and driest (January, 15 mm / 0.6 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 -3.4°C / 25.9°F in January to 24.7°C / 76.5°F in August, with rainfall from 15 mm / 0.6 in (January) to 332 mm / 13.1 in (July). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Haeju, South Hwanghae, Korea, Democratic People's Republic of's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Haeju'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 | 13.7°C56.7°F | 40 mm1.6″ | — |
| November | 6.1°C43°F | 37 mm1.5″ | — |
| May | 16.1°C61°F | 88 mm3.5″ | — |
No month at Haeju matches our sunny profiles. The three above are the driest-and-warmest fallback.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Haeju?
Haeju doesn't have a month that clearly matches our sunny profiles. The practical travel window centres on January (driest, ~15 mm / 0.6 in) and August (warmest, 24.7°C / 76.5°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 Haeju?
The rainy season at Haeju, South Hwanghae runs through May–September, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 71 mm / 2.8 in. The wettest single month is July (332 mm / 13.1 in).
What is the driest month in Haeju?
The driest month in Haeju is January, averaging about 15 mm / 0.6 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages -3.4°C / 25.9°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Haeju?
The least comfortable months for travel to Haeju — 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 332 mm / 13.1 in in July, and the coldest month averages -3.4°C / 25.9°F.
Is Haeju climate different from Korea, Democratic People's Republic of overall?
Yes, usually. Our Haeju 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 Haeju specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.