When is the best time to go to Ch’ŏngjin

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Ch’ŏngjin, North Korea. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Ch’ŏngjin weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Ch’ŏngjin are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Ch’ŏngjin January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
-3°C 17mm 6hrs 10.6hrs

January is a dry month in Ch’ŏngjin and the temperature is generally cold.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Ch’ŏngjin for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the winter in Ch’ŏngjin and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -4°C (25°F), whilst at night -14°C (6°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Ch’ŏngjin with around 17mm 0.6 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6 hours of sunshine per day.

Ch’ŏngjin weather in January »

February

Ch’ŏngjin February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
-1°C 14mm 6.8hrs 11.6hrs

February in Ch’ŏngjin is generally dry with the temperature being cold.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Ch’ŏngjin for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

February is in the winter in Ch’ŏngjin and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -1°C (30°F), whilst at night -12°C (10°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Ch’ŏngjin with around 14mm 0.5 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Ch’ŏngjin weather in February »

March

Ch’ŏngjin March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
5°C 19mm 7.5hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in Ch’ŏngjin is characteristically cool and dry.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Ch’ŏngjin.

March is in the spring in Ch’ŏngjin and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 6°C (42°F), whilst at night -6°C (22°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Ch’ŏngjin with around 19mm 0.7 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Ch’ŏngjin weather in March »

April

Ch’ŏngjin April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
12°C 32mm 7.7hrs 14.2hrs

Ch’ŏngjin's weather in April is typically cool and reasonably dry in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Ch’ŏngjin.

April is in the spring in Ch’ŏngjin and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (57°F), whilst at night 1°C (34°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Ch’ŏngjin with around 32mm 1.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Ch’ŏngjin weather in April »

May

Ch’ŏngjin May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
18°C 50mm 8.1hrs 15.5hrs

May is a reasonably dry month in Ch’ŏngjin and the temperature is generally mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Ch’ŏngjin, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

May is in the spring in Ch’ŏngjin and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (67°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Ch’ŏngjin with around 50mm 2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Ch’ŏngjin weather in May »

June

Ch’ŏngjin June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 73mm 7hrs 10.6hrs

June in Ch’ŏngjin is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Ch’ŏngjin, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

June is in the summer in Ch’ŏngjin and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Ch’ŏngjin with around 73mm 2.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7 hours of sunshine per day.

Ch’ŏngjin weather in June »

July

Ch’ŏngjin July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 101mm 6.1hrs 11.6hrs

July in Ch’ŏngjin is generally damp with the temperature being warm.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Ch’ŏngjin for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

July is in the summer in Ch’ŏngjin and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 17°C (62°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Ch’ŏngjin with around 101mm 4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Ch’ŏngjin weather in July »

August

Ch’ŏngjin August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 137mm 6.3hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in Ch’ŏngjin is characteristically warm, humid and wet.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Ch’ŏngjin for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

August is in the summer in Ch’ŏngjin and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 26°C (80°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Ch’ŏngjin with around 137mm 5.4 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Ch’ŏngjin weather in August »

September

Ch’ŏngjin September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 74mm 7hrs 14.2hrs

Ch’ŏngjin's weather in September is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Ch’ŏngjin, with some very good weather at this time of year.

September is in the fall / autumn in Ch’ŏngjin and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 11°C (53°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Ch’ŏngjin with around 74mm 2.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7 hours of sunshine per day.

Ch’ŏngjin weather in September »

October

Ch’ŏngjin October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
14°C 39mm 7hrs 15.5hrs

October is a reasonably dry month in Ch’ŏngjin and the temperature is generally cool.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Ch’ŏngjin, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

October is in the fall / autumn in Ch’ŏngjin and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (60°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Ch’ŏngjin with around 39mm 1.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7 hours of sunshine per day.

Ch’ŏngjin weather in October »

November

Ch’ŏngjin November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
6°C 29mm 5.9hrs 10.6hrs

The climate in Ch’ŏngjin during November can be summarized as cool and dry.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Ch’ŏngjin.

November is in the fall / autumn in Ch’ŏngjin and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 7°C (44°F), whilst at night -4°C (25°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Ch’ŏngjin with around 29mm 1.2 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Ch’ŏngjin weather in November »

December

Ch’ŏngjin December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
-1°C 24mm 5.4hrs 11.6hrs

December in Ch’ŏngjin is generally dry with the temperature being cold.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Ch’ŏngjin for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

December is in the winter in Ch’ŏngjin and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -1°C (30°F), whilst at night -11°C (12°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Ch’ŏngjin with around 24mm 1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Ch’ŏngjin weather in December »

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Ch’ŏngjin weather stats

Ch’ŏngjin weather statistics
Hottest month: August 26.1°C 79°F
Driest month: February 14mm 0.6ins
Sunniest month: March 7.5hrs
Coldest month: January -4°C 24.8°F
Wettest month: August 137mm 5.4ins
Warmest sea: August 22.3°C 72.1°F
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