When is the best time to go to Hŭngnam

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

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Hŭngnam 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

Hŭngnam January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
1°C 28mm 6.2hrs 10.7hrs 6°C

January in Hŭngnam is generally dry with the temperature being cold.

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

January is in the winter in Hŭngnam and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 1°C (33°F), whilst at night -10°C (15°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Hŭngnam with around 28mm 1.1 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 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Hŭngnam weather in January »

February

Hŭngnam February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
2°C 29mm 6.9hrs 11.6hrs 5°C

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

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 Hŭngnam.

February is in the winter in Hŭngnam and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 3°C (37°F), whilst at night -8°C (18°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Hŭngnam with around 29mm 1.1 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 6.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Hŭngnam weather in February »

March

Hŭngnam March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
7°C 41mm 7.6hrs 12.8hrs 5°C

The weather in March in Hŭngnam is characteristically cool and reasonably dry.

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

March is in the spring in Hŭngnam and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 8°C (46°F), whilst at night -2°C (29°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Hŭngnam with around 41mm 1.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably 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 7.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Hŭngnam weather in March »

April

Hŭngnam April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
14°C 57mm 8.1hrs 14.1hrs 8°C

Hŭngnam's weather in April is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.

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

April is in the spring in Hŭngnam and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (61°F), whilst at night 4°C (40°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Hŭngnam with around 57mm 2.3 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 8.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Hŭngnam weather in April »

May

Hŭngnam May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
19°C 72mm 8.6hrs 15.3hrs 12°C

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

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

May is in the spring in Hŭngnam and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Hŭngnam with around 72mm 2.8 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 8.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Hŭngnam weather in May »

June

Hŭngnam June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
22°C 115mm 7.7hrs 10.7hrs 17°C

The weather in June in Hŭngnam is characteristically warm and damp.

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

June is in the summer in Hŭngnam and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 14°C (58°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Hŭngnam with around 115mm 4.5 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

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

Hŭngnam weather in June »

July

Hŭngnam July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
24°C 251mm 6.2hrs 11.6hrs 21°C

July in Hŭngnam is generally very wet with the temperature being warm.

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

July is in the summer in Hŭngnam and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 19°C (66°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Hŭngnam with around 251mm 9.9 inches of rain making it a very wet 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 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Hŭngnam weather in July »

August

Hŭngnam August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
25°C 282mm 6.5hrs 12.8hrs 24°C

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

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

August is in the summer in Hŭngnam and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 20°C (67°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Hŭngnam with around 282mm 11.1 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 6.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Hŭngnam weather in August »

September

Hŭngnam September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
21°C 163mm 7.2hrs 14.1hrs 22°C

Hŭngnam's weather in September is typically warm and wet in nature.

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

September is in the fall / autumn in Hŭngnam and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 23°C (74°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Hŭngnam with around 163mm 6.4 inches of rain making it a wet 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 7.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Hŭngnam weather in September »

October

Hŭngnam October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
16°C 59mm 7.1hrs 15.3hrs 18°C

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

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

October is in the fall / autumn in Hŭngnam and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 18°C (65°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Hŭngnam with around 59mm 2.3 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 7.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Hŭngnam weather in October »

November

Hŭngnam November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
9°C 51mm 5.9hrs 10.7hrs 14°C

Hŭngnam's weather in November is typically cool and reasonably dry in nature.

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 Hŭngnam.

November is in the fall / autumn in Hŭngnam and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 11°C (51°F), whilst at night 1°C (33°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Hŭngnam with around 51mm 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 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Hŭngnam weather in November »

December

Hŭngnam December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
3°C 28mm 5.8hrs 11.6hrs 10°C

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

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 Hŭngnam.

December is in the winter in Hŭngnam and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 3°C (38°F), whilst at night -6°C (21°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Hŭngnam with around 28mm 1.1 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 5.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Hŭngnam weather in December »

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Hŭngnam weather stats

Hŭngnam weather statistics
Hottest month: August 27.3°C 81.1°F
Driest month: January 28mm 1.1ins
Sunniest month: February 6.9hrs
Coldest month: January 0.4°C 32.7°F
Wettest month: August 282mm 11.1ins
Warmest sea: August 23.7°C 74.7°F
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