Climate of Rason, North Korea
Area-weighted average across Rason. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Rason, 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 -9.2°C / 15.4°F in January to 20.7°C / 69.3°F in August, with rainfall from 6 mm / 0.2 in to 178 mm / 7 in depending on the season (717 mm / 28.2 in total across the year).
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -9.2°C15.4°F | 6 mm0.2″ | — |
| February | -6.4°C20.5°F | 8 mm0.3″ | — |
| March | -0.5°C31.1°F | 19 mm0.7″ | — |
| April | 6°C42.8°F | 29 mm1.1″ | — |
| May | 11.1°C52°F | 70 mm2.8″ | — |
| June | 14.9°C58.8°F | 95 mm3.7″ | — |
| July | 19.2°C66.6°F | 113 mm4.4″ | — |
| August | 20.7°C69.3°F | 178 mm7″ | — |
| September | 16°C60.8°F | 111 mm4.4″ | — |
| October | 9°C48.2°F | 55 mm2.2″ | — |
| November | 0.4°C32.7°F | 24 mm0.9″ | Snowy |
| December | -6.5°C20.3°F | 9 mm0.4″ | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Rason?
Rason, Korea, Democratic People's Republic of does not have a clear sunny-and-dry window by our cutoffs. The warmest month is August at 20.7°C / 69.3°F, and the driest is January at 6 mm / 0.2 in — likely your best travel window. For city-level detail, see the cities section below.
What is the climate of Rason?
Rason, Korea, Democratic People's Republic of has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from -9.2°C / 15.4°F in January to 20.7°C / 69.3°F in August. Annual rainfall averages about 717 mm / 28.2 in, with the wettest month being August (178 mm / 7 in) and the driest January (6 mm / 0.2 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in Rason?
The hottest month in Rason is August, with an area-wide average temperature of 20.7°C / 69.3°F.
What is the coldest month in Rason?
The coldest month in Rason is January, with an area-wide average temperature of -9.2°C / 15.4°F.
When does it rain most in Rason?
The wettest month in Rason is August, averaging about 178 mm / 7 in of rainfall. The driest is January with about 6 mm / 0.2 in.