Kimch’aek-si Weather in January

What's the weather like in Kimch’aek-si (Hamgyŏng-bukto) in January 2024?

The climate in Kimch’aek-si during January can be summarized as cold and dry.

January is in the winter in Kimch’aek-si and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -0°C (31°F), whilst at night -10°C (14°F) is normal.

Kimch’aek-si weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature -0.4°C 31.3°F
Nightly temperature -10.2°C 13.6°F
Average temperature -5.3°C 22.5°F
Daily sunshine 5.9 hrs
Avg rainfall 20 mm 0.8 ins
Rainy days 7 days
Sea temperature 5.1°C 41.2°F
Humidity 60%
Windspeed 14kph 9 mph

On average January is the 2nd driest month of the year in Kimch’aek-si with around 20mm 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 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.

January temperatures in Kimch’aek-si

Kimch’aek-si average temperature in January

January rainfall

Kimch’aek-si average rain in January

January hourly sunshine

Kimch’aek-si average rain in January

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Kimch’aek-si in January 2024.

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Kimch’aek-si weather stats

Kimch’aek-si weather statistics
Hottest month: August 25.3°C 77.5°F
Driest month: February 17mm 0.7ins
Sunniest month: March 7.4hrs
Coldest month: January -0.6°C 30.9°F
Wettest month: August 166mm 6.5ins
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