Best Time to Visit Wonsan, Kangwon, North Korea
Month-by-month climate guide for planning a trip to Wonsan.
Wonsan does not have a month that clearly fits our sunny profiles. Its practical travel window centres on its warmest (August, 23.1°C / 73.6°F) and driest (January, 16 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 -2.9°C / 26.8°F in January to 23.1°C / 73.6°F in August, with rainfall from 16 mm / 0.6 in (January) to 260 mm / 10.2 in (July). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Wonsan, Kangwon, Korea, Democratic People's Republic of's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Wonsan'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°C55.4°F | 47 mm1.9″ | — |
| May | 15.7°C60.3°F | 70 mm2.8″ | — |
| April | 10.5°C50.9°F | 50 mm2″ | — |
No month at Wonsan matches our sunny profiles. The three above are the driest-and-warmest fallback.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Wonsan?
Wonsan doesn't have a month that clearly matches our sunny profiles. The practical travel window centres on January (driest, ~16 mm / 0.6 in) and August (warmest, 23.1°C / 73.6°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 Wonsan?
The rainy season at Wonsan, Kangwon runs through May–September, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 50 mm / 2 in. The wettest single month is July (260 mm / 10.2 in).
What is the driest month in Wonsan?
The driest month in Wonsan is January, averaging about 16 mm / 0.6 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages -2.9°C / 26.8°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Wonsan?
The least comfortable months for travel to Wonsan — 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 260 mm / 10.2 in in July, and the coldest month averages -2.9°C / 26.8°F.
Is Wonsan climate different from Korea, Democratic People's Republic of overall?
Yes, usually. Our Wonsan 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 Wonsan specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.