When is the best time to go to Kusŏng

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

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Kusŏng 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

Kusŏng January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
-4°C 13mm 6.4hrs 10.7hrs

Cold and dry weather often prevails in Kusŏng during the month of January

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

January is in the winter in Kusŏng and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -4°C (25°F), whilst at night -15°C (4°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Kusŏng with around 13mm 0.5 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 6.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Kusŏng weather in January »

February

Kusŏng February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
-0°C 13mm 7.3hrs 11.6hrs

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

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

February is in the winter in Kusŏng and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -0°C (31°F), whilst at night -12°C (11°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Kusŏng with around 13mm 0.5 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 7.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Kusŏng weather in February »

March

Kusŏng March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
6°C 26mm 8hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in Kusŏng is characteristically cool and dry.

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 Kusŏng.

March is in the spring in Kusŏng 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 (25°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Kusŏng with around 26mm 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 8 hours of sunshine per day.

Kusŏng weather in March »

April

Kusŏng April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
14°C 52mm 8.4hrs 14.1hrs

Kusŏng's weather in April is typically cool and reasonably dry in nature.

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 Kusŏng.

April is in the spring in Kusŏng and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (59°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Kusŏng with around 52mm 2.1 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 8.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Kusŏng weather in April »

May

Kusŏng May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 70mm 9hrs 15.3hrs

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

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

May is in the spring in Kusŏng and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Kusŏng with around 70mm 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 9 hours of sunshine per day.

Kusŏng weather in May »

June

Kusŏng June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 105mm 8.5hrs 10.7hrs

Warm and damp weather often prevails in Kusŏng during the month of June

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

June is in the summer in Kusŏng and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Kusŏng with around 105mm 4.1 inches of rain making it a damp 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 8.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Kusŏng weather in June »

July

Kusŏng July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 299mm 6.7hrs 11.6hrs

July in Kusŏng is generally very wet with the temperature being hot.

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

July is in the summer in Kusŏng and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 20°C (68°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Kusŏng with around 299mm 11.8 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Kusŏng weather in July »

August

Kusŏng August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 279mm 7.2hrs 12.8hrs

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

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

August is in the summer in Kusŏng and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 19°C (67°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Kusŏng with around 279mm 11 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 7.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Kusŏng weather in August »

September

Kusŏng September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 109mm 7.9hrs 14.1hrs

Kusŏng's weather in September is typically warm and 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 Kusŏng.

September is in the fall / autumn in Kusŏng and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 24°C (74°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Kusŏng with around 109mm 4.3 inches of rain making it a damp 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 7.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Kusŏng weather in September »

October

Kusŏng October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
15°C 52mm 7.5hrs 15.3hrs

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

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

October is in the fall / autumn in Kusŏng and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (63°F), whilst at night 5°C (41°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Kusŏng with around 52mm 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.

Kusŏng weather in October »

November

Kusŏng November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
7°C 37mm 6.2hrs 10.7hrs

The weather in November in Kusŏng is characteristically cool and reasonably dry.

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

November is in the fall / autumn in Kusŏng and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 7°C (45°F), whilst at night -3°C (28°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Kusŏng with around 37mm 1.5 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 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Kusŏng weather in November »

December

Kusŏng December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
-1°C 19mm 5.9hrs 11.6hrs

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

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

December is in the winter in Kusŏng and is typically the warmest 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 December is the wettest month of the year in Kusŏng 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 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Kusŏng weather in December »

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Kusŏng weather stats

Kusŏng weather statistics
Hottest month: August 27.8°C 82°F
Driest month: January 13mm 0.5ins
Sunniest month: March 8hrs
Coldest month: January -4.1°C 24.6°F
Wettest month: July 299mm 11.8ins
Warmest sea: August 24.5°C 76.1°F
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