Climate of South Hamgyong, North Korea
Area-weighted average across South Hamgyong. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
South 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 -9.9°C / 14.2°F in January to 19.2°C / 66.6°F in August, with rainfall from 13 mm / 0.5 in to 219 mm / 8.6 in depending on the season (904 mm / 35.6 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 | -9.9°C14.2°F | 13 mm0.5″ | — |
| February | -7.5°C18.5°F | 16 mm0.6″ | — |
| March | -1.8°C28.8°F | 24 mm0.9″ | Snowy |
| April | 5.6°C42.1°F | 50 mm2″ | — |
| May | 11.3°C52.3°F | 68 mm2.7″ | — |
| June | 15.4°C59.7°F | 112 mm4.4″ | — |
| July | 19.1°C66.4°F | 219 mm8.6″ | — |
| August | 19.2°C66.6°F | 205 mm8.1″ | — |
| September | 13.9°C57°F | 108 mm4.3″ | — |
| October | 7.6°C45.7°F | 39 mm1.5″ | — |
| November | -0.1°C31.8°F | 32 mm1.3″ | Snowy |
| December | -7.1°C19.2°F | 18 mm0.7″ | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit South Hamgyong?
South 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 19.2°C / 66.6°F, and the driest is January at 13 mm / 0.5 in — likely your best travel window. For city-level detail, see the cities section below.
What is the climate of South Hamgyong?
South Hamgyong, Korea, Democratic People's Republic of has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from -9.9°C / 14.2°F in January to 19.2°C / 66.6°F in August. Annual rainfall averages about 904 mm / 35.6 in, with the wettest month being July (219 mm / 8.6 in) and the driest January (13 mm / 0.5 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in South Hamgyong?
The hottest month in South Hamgyong is August, with an area-wide average temperature of 19.2°C / 66.6°F.
What is the coldest month in South Hamgyong?
The coldest month in South Hamgyong is January, with an area-wide average temperature of -9.9°C / 14.2°F.
When does it rain most in South Hamgyong?
The wettest month in South Hamgyong is July, averaging about 219 mm / 8.6 in of rainfall. The driest is January with about 13 mm / 0.5 in.