When is the best time to go to Kaesŏng
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Kaesŏng, 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.
Average temperatures in Kaesŏng
Kaesŏng weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Kaesŏng 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
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0°C | 19mm | 6.2hrs | 10.8hrs |
The weather in January in Kaesŏng is characteristically cold and dry.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Kaesŏng for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
January is in the winter in Kaesŏng and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 0°C (32°F), whilst at night -9°C (15°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Kaesŏng 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 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2°C | 21mm | 7hrs | 11.7hrs |
February in Kaesŏng 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 Kaesŏng.
February is in the winter in Kaesŏng and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 3°C (37°F), whilst at night -7°C (20°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Kaesŏng with around 21mm 0.8 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 hours of sunshine per day.
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8°C | 39mm | 7.8hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in March in Kaesŏng is characteristically cool and reasonably dry.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Kaesŏng for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
March is in the spring in Kaesŏng and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 9°C (48°F), whilst at night -1°C (30°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Kaesŏng with around 39mm 1.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably 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 7.8 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15°C | 92mm | 8.2hrs | 14hrs |
Kaesŏng's weather in April is typically mild and a little damp 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 Kaesŏng.
April is in the spring in Kaesŏng and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (62°F), whilst at night 5°C (42°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Kaesŏng with around 92mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little damp 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 8.2 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 88mm | 8.7hrs | 15.1hrs |
May is a a little damp month in Kaesŏng and the temperature is generally mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Kaesŏng, with some very good weather at this time of year.
May is in the spring in Kaesŏng and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Kaesŏng with around 88mm 3.5 inches of rain making it a a little damp 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 8.7 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23°C | 135mm | 8.1hrs | 10.8hrs |
The climate in Kaesŏng during June can be summarized as warm, humid and wet.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Kaesŏng for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
June is in the summer in Kaesŏng and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 26°C (78°F), whilst at night 16°C (61°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Kaesŏng with around 135mm 5.3 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 8.1 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25°C | 336mm | 6.1hrs | 11.7hrs |
July in Kaesŏng is generally very wet with the temperature being hot.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Kaesŏng for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
July is in the summer in Kaesŏng and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 21°C (69°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Kaesŏng with around 336mm 13.2 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 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26°C | 310mm | 6.9hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in August in Kaesŏng is characteristically hot, humid and very wet.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Kaesŏng for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
August is in the summer in Kaesŏng and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 21°C (69°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Kaesŏng with around 310mm 12.2 inches of rain making it a very wet 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 6.9 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22°C | 160mm | 7.5hrs | 14hrs |
Kaesŏng'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 Kaesŏng for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
September is in the fall / autumn in Kaesŏng and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Kaesŏng with around 160mm 6.3 inches of rain making it a wet 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.
Kaesŏng weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17°C | 44mm | 7.5hrs | 15.1hrs |
October is a reasonably dry month in Kaesŏng and the temperature is generally mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Kaesŏng, with some very good weather at this time of year.
October is in the fall / autumn in Kaesŏng and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Kaesŏng with around 44mm 1.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably 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.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9°C | 47mm | 6hrs | 10.8hrs |
Kaesŏng's weather in November 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 Kaesŏng.
November is in the fall / autumn in Kaesŏng 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 (34°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Kaesŏng with around 47mm 1.8 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 hours of sunshine per day.
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3°C | 21mm | 5.7hrs | 11.7hrs |
December in Kaesŏng 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 Kaesŏng.
December is in the winter in Kaesŏng 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 Kaesŏng with around 21mm 0.8 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.
Other monthly averages
Kaesŏng weather stats
| Hottest month: | August | 28.6°C 83.5°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | January | 19mm 0.7ins |
| Sunniest month: | October | 7.5hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | -0°C 32°F |
| Wettest month: | July | 336mm 13.2ins |
| Warmest sea: | August | 25.3°C 77.5°F |
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