Climate of North Hwanghae, North Korea
Area-weighted average across North Hwanghae. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
North Hwanghae, 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 -6.2°C / 20.8°F in January to 23.1°C / 73.6°F in August, with rainfall from 15 mm / 0.6 in to 317 mm / 12.5 in depending on the season (1124 mm / 44.3 in total across the year). See the 2 cities 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 | -6.2°C20.8°F | 16 mm0.6″ | — |
| February | -3.4°C25.9°F | 15 mm0.6″ | — |
| March | 2.5°C36.5°F | 31 mm1.2″ | — |
| April | 9.8°C49.6°F | 59 mm2.3″ | — |
| May | 15.3°C59.5°F | 78 mm3.1″ | — |
| June | 19.9°C67.8°F | 112 mm4.4″ | — |
| July | 22.9°C73.2°F | 317 mm12.5″ | — |
| August | 23.1°C73.6°F | 260 mm10.2″ | — |
| September | 18.1°C64.6°F | 131 mm5.2″ | — |
| October | 11.5°C52.7°F | 44 mm1.7″ | — |
| November | 3.8°C38.8°F | 39 mm1.5″ | — |
| December | -3.1°C26.4°F | 22 mm0.9″ | Snowy |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit North Hwanghae?
North Hwanghae, Korea, Democratic People's Republic of does not have a clear sunny-and-dry window by our cutoffs. The warmest month is August at 23.1°C / 73.6°F, and the driest is February at 15 mm / 0.6 in — likely your best travel window. For city-level detail, see the cities section below.
What is the climate of North Hwanghae?
North Hwanghae, Korea, Democratic People's Republic of has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from -6.2°C / 20.8°F in January to 23.1°C / 73.6°F in August. Annual rainfall averages about 1124 mm / 44.3 in, with the wettest month being July (317 mm / 12.5 in) and the driest February (15 mm / 0.6 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in North Hwanghae?
The hottest month in North Hwanghae is August, with an area-wide average temperature of 23.1°C / 73.6°F.
What is the coldest month in North Hwanghae?
The coldest month in North Hwanghae is January, with an area-wide average temperature of -6.2°C / 20.8°F.
When does it rain most in North Hwanghae?
The wettest month in North Hwanghae is July, averaging about 317 mm / 12.5 in of rainfall. The driest is February with about 15 mm / 0.6 in.