When is the best time to go to Kowŏn-ŭp

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

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Kowŏn-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

Kowŏn-ŭp January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
1°C 28mm 6.2hrs 10.7hrs

The climate in Kowŏn-ŭp during January can be summarized as cold and dry.

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 Kowŏn-ŭp.

January is in the winter in Kowŏn-ŭp and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 1°C (34°F), whilst at night -9°C (15°F) is normal.

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

Kowŏn-ŭp weather in January »

February

Kowŏn-ŭp February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
2°C 30mm 7hrs 11.6hrs

February in Kowŏn-ŭp is generally dry with the temperature being cold.

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 Kowŏn-ŭp.

February is in the winter in Kowŏn-ŭp 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 (19°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Kowŏn-ŭp with around 30mm 1.2 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 7 hours of sunshine per day.

Kowŏn-ŭp weather in February »

March

Kowŏn-ŭp March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
7°C 45mm 7.7hrs 12.8hrs

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

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

March is in the spring in Kowŏn-ŭp 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 Kowŏn-ŭp with around 45mm 1.8 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 7.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Kowŏn-ŭp weather in March »

April

Kowŏn-ŭp April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
14°C 65mm 8.1hrs 14.1hrs

Kowŏn-ŭp's weather in April is typically mild and reasonably dry 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 Kowŏn-ŭp.

April is in the spring in Kowŏn-ŭp and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (61°F), whilst at night 5°C (40°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Kowŏn-ŭp with around 65mm 2.5 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 8.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Kowŏn-ŭp weather in April »

May

Kowŏn-ŭp May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 78mm 8.6hrs 15.3hrs

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

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

May is in the spring in Kowŏn-ŭp 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 Kowŏn-ŭp with around 78mm 3.1 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 8.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

Kowŏn-ŭp June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 128mm 7.8hrs 10.7hrs

Warm and wet weather often prevails in Kowŏn-ŭp during the month of June

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

June is in the summer in Kowŏn-ŭp and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 24°C (76°F), whilst at night 15°C (58°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Kowŏn-ŭp with around 128mm 5 inches of rain making it a wet 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 7.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Kowŏn-ŭp weather in June »

July

Kowŏn-ŭp July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 291mm 6.2hrs 11.6hrs

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

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

July is in the summer in Kowŏn-ŭp 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 Kowŏn-ŭp with around 291mm 11.5 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.

Kowŏn-ŭp weather in July »

August

Kowŏn-ŭp August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 313mm 6.6hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in Kowŏn-ŭp is characteristically hot, humid and very wet.

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

August is in the summer in Kowŏn-ŭp and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 20°C (67°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Kowŏn-ŭp with around 313mm 12.3 inches of rain making it a very wet 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 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Kowŏn-ŭp weather in August »

September

Kowŏn-ŭp September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 180mm 7.2hrs 14.1hrs

Kowŏn-ŭp'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 Kowŏn-ŭp for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

September is in the fall / autumn in Kowŏn-ŭp 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 Kowŏn-ŭp with around 180mm 7.1 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.

Kowŏn-ŭp weather in September »

October

Kowŏn-ŭp October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
16°C 61mm 7.1hrs 15.3hrs

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

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 Kowŏn-ŭp.

October is in the fall / autumn in Kowŏn-ŭp 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 Kowŏn-ŭp with around 61mm 2.4 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.

Kowŏn-ŭp weather in October »

November

Kowŏn-ŭp November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
10°C 55mm 5.9hrs 10.7hrs

November in Kowŏn-ŭp is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.

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 Kowŏn-ŭp.

November is in the fall / autumn in Kowŏn-ŭp 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 Kowŏn-ŭp with around 55mm 2.2 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.

Kowŏn-ŭp weather in November »

December

Kowŏn-ŭp December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
3°C 29mm 5.8hrs 11.6hrs

December in Kowŏn-ŭp 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 Kowŏn-ŭp.

December is in the winter in Kowŏn-ŭp and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 4°C (38°F), whilst at night -6°C (22°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Kowŏn-ŭp with around 29mm 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.

Kowŏn-ŭp weather in December »

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Kowŏn-ŭp weather stats

Kowŏn-ŭp weather statistics
Hottest month: August 27.2°C 81°F
Driest month: January 28mm 1.1ins
Sunniest month: February 7hrs
Coldest month: January 0.7°C 33.3°F
Wettest month: August 313mm 12.3ins
Warmest sea: August 23.7°C 74.7°F
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