Climate of Wonsan, Kangwon, North Korea
Point-value climate at Wonsan (Kangwon, Korea, Democratic People's Republic of). Population approximately 329,207.
Located in Kangwon, Korea, Democratic People's Republic of, Wonsan has a strongly continental climate. Population approximately 329,207. Monthly average temperatures range from -2.9°C / 26.8°F in January to 23.1°C / 73.6°F in August, with rainfall varying from 16 mm / 0.6 in (January) to 260 mm / 10.2 in (July) — about 1039 mm / 40.9 in across the year. Wonsan is the capital of Kangwon. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Wonsan's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -2.9°C26.8°F | 16 mm0.6″ | — |
| February | -1.1°C30°F | 19 mm0.7″ | — |
| March | 3.7°C38.7°F | 29 mm1.1″ | — |
| April | 10.5°C50.9°F | 50 mm2″ | — |
| May | 15.7°C60.3°F | 70 mm2.8″ | — |
| June | 19.1°C66.4°F | 109 mm4.3″ | — |
| July | 22.7°C72.9°F | 260 mm10.2″ | — |
| August | 23.1°C73.6°F | 231 mm9.1″ | — |
| September | 18.6°C65.5°F | 146 mm5.7″ | — |
| October | 13°C55.4°F | 47 mm1.9″ | — |
| November | 6.1°C43°F | 41 mm1.6″ | — |
| December | 0.1°C32.2°F | 21 mm0.8″ | Snowy |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Wonsan?
Wonsan does not have a clearly "sunny" season by our profile cutoffs — see the "warmest and driest months" fallback for the closest picks. Wonsan's warmest month is August at an average of 23.1°C / 73.6°F, and its driest month is January with about 16 mm / 0.6 in of rain.
What is the climate of Wonsan?
Wonsan, in Kangwon, Korea, Democratic People's Republic of, has monthly average temperatures ranging from -2.9°C / 26.8°F in January to 23.1°C / 73.6°F in August. Annual rainfall is approximately 1039 mm / 40.9 in, with the wettest month being July (260 mm / 10.2 in) and the driest January (16 mm / 0.6 in).
What is the average temperature in Wonsan in August?
The average temperature in Wonsan in August is 23.1°C / 73.6°F, with rainfall of about 231 mm / 9.1 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Wonsan?
The driest month in Wonsan is January, with about 16 mm / 0.6 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is -2.9°C / 26.8°F.
When is the wettest month in Wonsan?
The wettest month in Wonsan is July, with approximately 260 mm / 10.2 in of average monthly rainfall.