When is the best time to go to Chŏngju

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Chŏngju, 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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Chŏngju weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Chŏngju 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

Chŏngju January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
-3°C 13mm 6.4hrs 10.7hrs

Chŏngju's weather in January is typically cold and dry in nature.

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

January is in the winter in Chŏngju and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -4°C (26°F), whilst at night -15°C (6°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Chŏngju with around 13mm 0.5 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 6.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Chŏngju weather in January »

February

Chŏngju February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
-0°C 13mm 7.3hrs 11.6hrs

February in Chŏngju is generally dry with the temperature being cold.

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

February is in the winter in Chŏngju and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -0°C (32°F), whilst at night -11°C (12°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Chŏngju with around 13mm 0.5 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 7.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Chŏngju weather in February »

March

Chŏngju March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
6°C 26mm 8hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in Chŏngju is characteristically cool and dry.

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

March is in the spring in Chŏngju and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 6°C (44°F), whilst at night -4°C (25°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Chŏngju with around 26mm 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 8 hours of sunshine per day.

Chŏngju weather in March »

April

Chŏngju April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
14°C 52mm 8.4hrs 14.1hrs

Chŏngju's weather in April is typically cool and reasonably dry in nature.

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

April is in the spring in Chŏngju and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (59°F), whilst at night 3°C (38°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Chŏngju with around 52mm 2.1 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 8.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Chŏngju weather in April »

May

Chŏngju May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 69mm 9hrs 15.3hrs

May is a reasonably dry month in Chŏngju and the temperature is generally mild.

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

May is in the spring in Chŏngju and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 9°C (49°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Chŏngju with around 69mm 2.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9 hours of sunshine per day.

Chŏngju weather in May »

June

Chŏngju June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 103mm 8.4hrs 10.7hrs

The climate in Chŏngju during June can be summarized as warm, humid and damp.

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

June is in the summer in Chŏngju and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Chŏngju with around 103mm 4.1 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Chŏngju weather in June »

July

Chŏngju July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 298mm 6.7hrs 11.6hrs

July in Chŏngju is generally very wet with the temperature being hot.

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

July is in the summer in Chŏngju and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 20°C (68°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Chŏngju with around 298mm 11.7 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Chŏngju weather in July »

August

Chŏngju August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 273mm 7.2hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in Chŏngju is characteristically hot, humid and very wet.

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

August is in the summer in Chŏngju and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (83°F), whilst at night 20°C (68°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Chŏngju with around 273mm 10.7 inches of rain making it a very 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 7.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Chŏngju weather in August »

September

Chŏngju September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 108mm 7.9hrs 14.1hrs

Chŏngju's weather in September is typically warm and damp 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 Chŏngju.

September is in the fall / autumn in Chŏngju and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Chŏngju with around 108mm 4.3 inches of rain making it a damp 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 7.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Chŏngju weather in September »

October

Chŏngju October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
16°C 50mm 7.5hrs 15.3hrs

October is a reasonably dry month in Chŏngju and the temperature is generally mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Chŏngju, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

October is in the fall / autumn in Chŏngju and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (63°F), whilst at night 6°C (42°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Chŏngju with around 50mm 2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

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

Chŏngju weather in October »

November

Chŏngju November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
7°C 37mm 6.2hrs 10.7hrs

November is a reasonably dry month in Chŏngju and the temperature is generally cool.

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

November is in the fall / autumn in Chŏngju and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 8°C (46°F), whilst at night -2°C (28°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Chŏngju with around 37mm 1.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Chŏngju weather in November »

December

Chŏngju December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
-1°C 19mm 5.9hrs 11.6hrs

December in Chŏngju is generally dry with the temperature being cold.

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

December is in the winter in Chŏngju and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -1°C (31°F), whilst at night -11°C (13°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Chŏngju with around 19mm 0.8 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 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Chŏngju weather in December »

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Chŏngju weather stats

Chŏngju weather statistics
Hottest month: August 27.9°C 82.2°F
Driest month: January 13mm 0.5ins
Sunniest month: March 8hrs
Coldest month: January -3.8°C 25.2°F
Wettest month: July 298mm 11.7ins
Warmest sea: August 24.5°C 76.1°F
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