When is the best time to go to Iwŏn-ŭp

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Iwŏn-ŭp, 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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Iwŏn-ŭp weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Iwŏn-ŭp 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

Iwŏn-ŭp January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
-1°C 25mm 6.1hrs 10.7hrs 6°C

The weather in January in Iwŏn-ŭp is characteristically cold and dry.

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

January is in the winter in Iwŏn-ŭp and is typically the coldest 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 January is the driest month of the year in Iwŏn-ŭp with around 25mm 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 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Iwŏn-ŭp weather in January »

February

Iwŏn-ŭp February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
1°C 24mm 6.7hrs 11.6hrs 4°C

February in Iwŏn-ŭp 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 Iwŏn-ŭp.

February is in the winter in Iwŏn-ŭp and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 1°C (34°F), whilst at night -9°C (16°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Iwŏn-ŭp with around 24mm 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 6.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Iwŏn-ŭp weather in February »

March

Iwŏn-ŭp March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
6°C 32mm 7.5hrs 12.8hrs 5°C

The weather in March in Iwŏn-ŭp is characteristically cool and reasonably dry.

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

March is in the spring in Iwŏn-ŭp and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 6°C (43°F), whilst at night -4°C (26°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Iwŏn-ŭp with around 32mm 1.2 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.

Iwŏn-ŭp weather in March »

April

Iwŏn-ŭp April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
12°C 46mm 7.9hrs 14.2hrs 8°C

Iwŏn-ŭp's weather in April 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 Iwŏn-ŭp.

April is in the spring in Iwŏn-ŭp and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (57°F), whilst at night 2°C (36°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Iwŏn-ŭp with around 46mm 1.8 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 7.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Iwŏn-ŭp weather in April »

May

Iwŏn-ŭp May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
17°C 61mm 8.4hrs 15.4hrs 12°C

May is a reasonably dry month in Iwŏn-ŭp and the temperature is generally mild.

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 Iwŏn-ŭp.

May is in the spring in Iwŏn-ŭp and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (67°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Iwŏn-ŭp with around 61mm 2.4 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 8.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Iwŏn-ŭp weather in May »

June

Iwŏn-ŭp June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
20°C 93mm 7.3hrs 10.7hrs 17°C

June is a a little damp month in Iwŏn-ŭp and the temperature is generally mild.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Iwŏn-ŭp, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

June is in the summer in Iwŏn-ŭp and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Iwŏn-ŭp with around 93mm 3.7 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Iwŏn-ŭp weather in June »

July

Iwŏn-ŭp July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
22°C 169mm 6hrs 11.6hrs 21°C

July in Iwŏn-ŭp is generally wet with the temperature being warm.

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

July is in the summer in Iwŏn-ŭp 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 (63°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Iwŏn-ŭp with around 169mm 6.6 inches of rain making it a 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 hours of sunshine per day.

Iwŏn-ŭp weather in July »

August

Iwŏn-ŭp August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
23°C 212mm 6.3hrs 12.8hrs 23°C

The weather in August in Iwŏn-ŭp is characteristically warm, humid and very wet.

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

August is in the summer in Iwŏn-ŭp and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 18°C (65°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Iwŏn-ŭp with around 212mm 8.3 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 6.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Iwŏn-ŭp weather in August »

September

Iwŏn-ŭp September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
20°C 120mm 6.9hrs 14.2hrs 21°C

Iwŏn-ŭp's weather in September is typically mild and damp 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 Iwŏn-ŭp.

September is in the fall / autumn in Iwŏn-ŭp and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Iwŏn-ŭp with around 120mm 4.7 inches of rain making it a damp 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 6.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Iwŏn-ŭp weather in September »

October

Iwŏn-ŭp October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
15°C 51mm 6.9hrs 15.4hrs 17°C

October is a reasonably dry month in Iwŏn-ŭp and the temperature is generally mild.

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

October is in the fall / autumn in Iwŏn-ŭp and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (62°F), whilst at night 6°C (42°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Iwŏn-ŭp 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 6.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Iwŏn-ŭp weather in October »

November

Iwŏn-ŭp November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
8°C 42mm 5.9hrs 10.7hrs 13°C

November is a reasonably dry month in Iwŏn-ŭp and the temperature is generally cool.

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

November is in the fall / autumn in Iwŏn-ŭp and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 9°C (48°F), whilst at night -1°C (31°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Iwŏn-ŭp with around 42mm 1.6 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 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Iwŏn-ŭp weather in November »

December

Iwŏn-ŭp December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
2°C 28mm 5.7hrs 11.6hrs 9°C

December in Iwŏn-ŭp 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 Iwŏn-ŭp.

December is in the winter in Iwŏn-ŭp and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 2°C (35°F), whilst at night -8°C (18°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Iwŏn-ŭp 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 5.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Iwŏn-ŭp weather in December »

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Iwŏn-ŭp weather stats

Iwŏn-ŭp weather statistics
Hottest month: August 25.8°C 78.4°F
Driest month: February 24mm 0.9ins
Sunniest month: March 7.5hrs
Coldest month: January -1.2°C 29.8°F
Wettest month: August 212mm 8.3ins
Warmest sea: August 23.3°C 73.9°F
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