Climate of Hamhung, South Hamgyong, North Korea
Point-value climate at Hamhung (South Hamgyong, Korea, Democratic People's Republic of). Population approximately 773,000.
Located in South Hamgyong, Korea, Democratic People's Republic of, Hamhung has a strongly continental climate. Population approximately 773,000. Monthly average temperatures range from -4.2°C / 24.4°F in January to 22.9°C / 73.2°F in August, with rainfall varying from 15 mm / 0.6 in (January) to 204 mm / 8 in (July) — about 860 mm / 33.9 in across the year. Hamhung is the capital of South Hamgyong. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Hamhung's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -4.2°C24.4°F | 15 mm0.6″ | — |
| February | -1.9°C28.6°F | 17 mm0.7″ | — |
| March | 3°C37.4°F | 25 mm1″ | — |
| April | 10°C50°F | 44 mm1.7″ | — |
| May | 15.3°C59.5°F | 61 mm2.4″ | — |
| June | 18.9°C66°F | 91 mm3.6″ | — |
| July | 22.4°C72.3°F | 204 mm8″ | — |
| August | 22.9°C73.2°F | 204 mm8″ | — |
| September | 18.3°C64.9°F | 114 mm4.5″ | — |
| October | 12.2°C54°F | 38 mm1.5″ | — |
| November | 4.8°C40.6°F | 31 mm1.2″ | — |
| December | -1.2°C29.8°F | 16 mm0.6″ | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Hamhung?
Hamhung does not have a clearly "sunny" season by our profile cutoffs — see the "warmest and driest months" fallback for the closest picks. Hamhung's warmest month is August at an average of 22.9°C / 73.2°F, and its driest month is January with about 15 mm / 0.6 in of rain.
What is the climate of Hamhung?
Hamhung, in South Hamgyong, Korea, Democratic People's Republic of, has monthly average temperatures ranging from -4.2°C / 24.4°F in January to 22.9°C / 73.2°F in August. Annual rainfall is approximately 860 mm / 33.9 in, with the wettest month being July (204 mm / 8 in) and the driest January (15 mm / 0.6 in).
What is the average temperature in Hamhung in August?
The average temperature in Hamhung in August is 22.9°C / 73.2°F, with rainfall of about 204 mm / 8 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Hamhung?
The driest month in Hamhung is January, with about 15 mm / 0.6 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is -4.2°C / 24.4°F.
When is the wettest month in Hamhung?
The wettest month in Hamhung is July, with approximately 204 mm / 8 in of average monthly rainfall.