Climate of Kaesong, North Hwanghae, North Korea
Point-value climate at Kaesong (North Hwanghae, Korea, Democratic People's Republic of). Population approximately 338,155.
Located in North Hwanghae, Korea, Democratic People's Republic of, Kaesong has a strongly continental climate. Population approximately 338,155. Monthly average temperatures range from -4.2°C / 24.4°F in January to 24.3°C / 75.7°F in August, with rainfall varying from 17 mm / 0.7 in (January) to 320 mm / 12.6 in (July) — about 1226 mm / 48.3 in across the year. Kaesong is the capital of North Hwanghae. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Kaesong's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -4.2°C24.4°F | 17 mm0.7″ | — |
| February | -1.6°C29.1°F | 18 mm0.7″ | — |
| March | 3.9°C39°F | 38 mm1.5″ | — |
| April | 10.8°C51.4°F | 68 mm2.7″ | — |
| May | 16°C60.8°F | 90 mm3.5″ | — |
| June | 20.6°C69.1°F | 123 mm4.8″ | — |
| July | 23.7°C74.7°F | 320 mm12.6″ | — |
| August | 24.3°C75.7°F | 292 mm11.5″ | — |
| September | 19.5°C67.1°F | 145 mm5.7″ | — |
| October | 12.9°C55.2°F | 47 mm1.9″ | — |
| November | 5.2°C41.4°F | 45 mm1.8″ | — |
| December | -1.5°C29.3°F | 23 mm0.9″ | Snowy |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Kaesong?
Kaesong does not have a clearly "sunny" season by our profile cutoffs — see the "warmest and driest months" fallback for the closest picks. Kaesong's warmest month is August at an average of 24.3°C / 75.7°F, and its driest month is January with about 17 mm / 0.7 in of rain.
What is the climate of Kaesong?
Kaesong, in North Hwanghae, Korea, Democratic People's Republic of, has monthly average temperatures ranging from -4.2°C / 24.4°F in January to 24.3°C / 75.7°F in August. Annual rainfall is approximately 1226 mm / 48.3 in, with the wettest month being July (320 mm / 12.6 in) and the driest January (17 mm / 0.7 in).
What is the average temperature in Kaesong in August?
The average temperature in Kaesong in August is 24.3°C / 75.7°F, with rainfall of about 292 mm / 11.5 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Kaesong?
The driest month in Kaesong is January, with about 17 mm / 0.7 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is -4.2°C / 24.4°F.
When is the wettest month in Kaesong?
The wettest month in Kaesong is July, with approximately 320 mm / 12.6 in of average monthly rainfall.