Climate of North Hamgyong, North Korea
Area-weighted average across North Hamgyong. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
North Hamgyong, 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 -11.5°C / 11.3°F in January to 18.6°C / 65.5°F in August, with rainfall from 10 mm / 0.4 in to 162 mm / 6.4 in depending on the season (721 mm / 28.4 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 | -11.5°C11.3°F | 10 mm0.4″ | — |
| February | -9°C15.8°F | 12 mm0.5″ | — |
| March | -3.1°C26.4°F | 19 mm0.7″ | — |
| April | 4.4°C39.9°F | 39 mm1.5″ | — |
| May | 10°C50°F | 65 mm2.6″ | — |
| June | 13.9°C57°F | 105 mm4.1″ | — |
| July | 18°C64.4°F | 137 mm5.4″ | — |
| August | 18.6°C65.5°F | 162 mm6.4″ | — |
| September | 13.3°C55.9°F | 94 mm3.7″ | — |
| October | 6.6°C43.9°F | 38 mm1.5″ | — |
| November | -1.7°C28.9°F | 25 mm1″ | Snowy |
| December | -8.7°C16.3°F | 15 mm0.6″ | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit North Hamgyong?
North Hamgyong, Korea, Democratic People's Republic of does not have a clear sunny-and-dry window by our cutoffs. The warmest month is August at 18.6°C / 65.5°F, and the driest is January at 10 mm / 0.4 in — likely your best travel window. For city-level detail, see the cities section below.
What is the climate of North Hamgyong?
North Hamgyong, Korea, Democratic People's Republic of has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from -11.5°C / 11.3°F in January to 18.6°C / 65.5°F in August. Annual rainfall averages about 721 mm / 28.4 in, with the wettest month being August (162 mm / 6.4 in) and the driest January (10 mm / 0.4 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in North Hamgyong?
The hottest month in North Hamgyong is August, with an area-wide average temperature of 18.6°C / 65.5°F.
What is the coldest month in North Hamgyong?
The coldest month in North Hamgyong is January, with an area-wide average temperature of -11.5°C / 11.3°F.
When does it rain most in North Hamgyong?
The wettest month in North Hamgyong is August, averaging about 162 mm / 6.4 in of rainfall. The driest is January with about 10 mm / 0.4 in.