Climate of Hyesan, Ryanggang, North Korea
Point-value climate at Hyesan (Ryanggang, Korea, Democratic People's Republic of). Population approximately 227,461.
Located in Ryanggang, Korea, Democratic People's Republic of, Hyesan has a strongly continental climate. Population approximately 227,461. Monthly average temperatures range from -16.7°C / 1.9°F in January to 19.4°C / 66.9°F in July, with rainfall varying from 10 mm / 0.4 in (January) to 157 mm / 6.2 in (July) — about 708 mm / 27.9 in across the year. Hyesan is the capital of Ryanggang. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Hyesan's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -16.7°C1.9°F | 10 mm0.4″ | — |
| February | -12.5°C9.5°F | 11 mm0.4″ | — |
| March | -4.2°C24.4°F | 19 mm0.7″ | — |
| April | 4.9°C40.8°F | 44 mm1.7″ | — |
| May | 11.2°C52.2°F | 59 mm2.3″ | — |
| June | 15.8°C60.4°F | 110 mm4.3″ | — |
| July | 19.4°C66.9°F | 157 mm6.2″ | — |
| August | 18.7°C65.7°F | 156 mm6.1″ | — |
| September | 12.1°C53.8°F | 75 mm3″ | — |
| October | 4.7°C40.5°F | 29 mm1.1″ | — |
| November | -4.9°C23.2°F | 24 mm0.9″ | Snowy |
| December | -13.8°C7.2°F | 14 mm0.6″ | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Hyesan?
Hyesan does not have a clearly "sunny" season by our profile cutoffs — see the "warmest and driest months" fallback for the closest picks. Hyesan's warmest month is July at an average of 19.4°C / 66.9°F, and its driest month is January with about 10 mm / 0.4 in of rain.
What is the climate of Hyesan?
Hyesan, in Ryanggang, Korea, Democratic People's Republic of, has monthly average temperatures ranging from -16.7°C / 1.9°F in January to 19.4°C / 66.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is approximately 708 mm / 27.9 in, with the wettest month being July (157 mm / 6.2 in) and the driest January (10 mm / 0.4 in).
What is the average temperature in Hyesan in July?
The average temperature in Hyesan in July is 19.4°C / 66.9°F, with rainfall of about 157 mm / 6.2 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Hyesan?
The driest month in Hyesan is January, with about 10 mm / 0.4 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is -16.7°C / 1.9°F.
When is the wettest month in Hyesan?
The wettest month in Hyesan is July, with approximately 157 mm / 6.2 in of average monthly rainfall.