Climate of Kangwon, North Korea
Area-weighted average across Kangwon. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Kangwon, a subdivision of Korea, Democratic People's Republic of, has a strongly continental climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from -6.6°C / 20.1°F in January to 21.5°C / 70.7°F in August, with rainfall from 19 mm / 0.7 in to 310 mm / 12.2 in depending on the season (1186 mm / 46.7 in total across the year). See the city listed below for point-value climate at specific locations — these often differ from the area-weighted average, especially in geographically diverse subdivisions.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -6.6°C20.1°F | 19 mm0.7″ | — |
| February | -4.1°C24.6°F | 22 mm0.9″ | Snowy |
| March | 1.5°C34.7°F | 35 mm1.4″ | Snowy |
| April | 8.5°C47.3°F | 63 mm2.5″ | — |
| May | 13.9°C57°F | 81 mm3.2″ | — |
| June | 17.9°C64.2°F | 122 mm4.8″ | — |
| July | 21.2°C70.2°F | 310 mm12.2″ | — |
| August | 21.5°C70.7°F | 262 mm10.3″ | — |
| September | 16.6°C61.9°F | 151 mm5.9″ | — |
| October | 10.5°C50.9°F | 50 mm2″ | — |
| November | 3.2°C37.8°F | 45 mm1.8″ | — |
| December | -3.4°C25.9°F | 26 mm1″ | Snowy |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Kangwon?
Kangwon, Korea, Democratic People's Republic of does not have a clear sunny-and-dry window by our cutoffs. The warmest month is August at 21.5°C / 70.7°F, and the driest is January at 19 mm / 0.7 in — likely your best travel window. For city-level detail, see the cities section below.
What is the climate of Kangwon?
Kangwon, Korea, Democratic People's Republic of has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from -6.6°C / 20.1°F in January to 21.5°C / 70.7°F in August. Annual rainfall averages about 1186 mm / 46.7 in, with the wettest month being July (310 mm / 12.2 in) and the driest January (19 mm / 0.7 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in Kangwon?
The hottest month in Kangwon is August, with an area-wide average temperature of 21.5°C / 70.7°F.
What is the coldest month in Kangwon?
The coldest month in Kangwon is January, with an area-wide average temperature of -6.6°C / 20.1°F.
When does it rain most in Kangwon?
The wettest month in Kangwon is July, averaging about 310 mm / 12.2 in of rainfall. The driest is January with about 19 mm / 0.7 in.