When is the best time to go to Kyŏngwŏn

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

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Kyŏngwŏn 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

Kyŏngwŏn January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
-7°C 10mm 6.2hrs 10.5hrs

January in Kyŏngwŏn is generally very dry with the temperature being very cold.

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

January is in the winter in Kyŏngwŏn and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -8°C (18°F), whilst at night -19°C (-3°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Kyŏngwŏn with around 10mm 0.4 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Kyŏngwŏn February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
-4°C 11mm 7.1hrs 11.5hrs

February in Kyŏngwŏn is generally dry with the temperature being very cold.

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

February is in the winter in Kyŏngwŏn and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -5°C (23°F), whilst at night -17°C (2°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Kyŏngwŏn with around 11mm 0.4 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 7.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Kyŏngwŏn weather in February »

March

Kyŏngwŏn March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
3°C 16mm 7.8hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in Kyŏngwŏn is characteristically cold and dry.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Kyŏngwŏn, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

March is in the spring in Kyŏngwŏn and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 3°C (38°F), whilst at night -9°C (16°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Kyŏngwŏn with around 16mm 0.6 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 7.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Kyŏngwŏn weather in March »

April

Kyŏngwŏn April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
11°C 33mm 7.7hrs 14.3hrs

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

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 Kyŏngwŏn.

April is in the spring in Kyŏngwŏn and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (54°F), whilst at night -1°C (30°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Kyŏngwŏn with around 33mm 1.3 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 7.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Kyŏngwŏn May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
17°C 55mm 8.1hrs 15.6hrs

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

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

May is in the spring in Kyŏngwŏn and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 6°C (42°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Kyŏngwŏn with around 55mm 2.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 8.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

Kyŏngwŏn June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 86mm 7hrs 10.5hrs

Kyŏngwŏn's weather in June is typically mild and a little damp in nature.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Kyŏngwŏn, with some very good weather at this time of year.

June is in the summer in Kyŏngwŏn and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (71°F), whilst at night 11°C (51°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Kyŏngwŏn with around 86mm 3.4 inches of rain making it a a little damp 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 7 hours of sunshine per day.

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July

Kyŏngwŏn July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 107mm 6.2hrs 11.5hrs

July in Kyŏngwŏn is generally damp with the temperature being warm.

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

July is in the summer in Kyŏngwŏn and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 24°C (76°F), whilst at night 16°C (60°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Kyŏngwŏn with around 107mm 4.2 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Kyŏngwŏn weather in July »

August

Kyŏngwŏn August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 134mm 6.3hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in Kyŏngwŏn is characteristically warm, humid and wet.

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

August is in the summer in Kyŏngwŏn and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 16°C (61°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Kyŏngwŏn with around 134mm 5.3 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 6.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Kyŏngwŏn weather in August »

September

Kyŏngwŏn September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
18°C 72mm 7.2hrs 14.3hrs

Kyŏngwŏn's weather in September is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.

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 Kyŏngwŏn.

September is in the fall / autumn in Kyŏngwŏn and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 9°C (47°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Kyŏngwŏn with around 72mm 2.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 7.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Kyŏngwŏn weather in September »

October

Kyŏngwŏn October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
12°C 37mm 7.2hrs 15.6hrs

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

October is in the fall / autumn in Kyŏngwŏn and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (56°F), whilst at night 0°C (33°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Kyŏngwŏn with around 37mm 1.5 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 7.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Kyŏngwŏn weather in October »

November

Kyŏngwŏn November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
3°C 23mm 6.1hrs 10.5hrs

November in Kyŏngwŏn is generally dry with the temperature being cold.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Kyŏngwŏn, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

November is in the fall / autumn in Kyŏngwŏn and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 3°C (37°F), whilst at night -8°C (17°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Kyŏngwŏn with around 23mm 0.9 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 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Kyŏngwŏn weather in November »

December

Kyŏngwŏn December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
-5°C 15mm 5.5hrs 11.5hrs

December in Kyŏngwŏn is generally dry with the temperature being very cold.

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

December is in the winter in Kyŏngwŏn and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -6°C (22°F), whilst at night -16°C (3°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Kyŏngwŏn with around 15mm 0.6 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 5.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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Kyŏngwŏn weather stats

Kyŏngwŏn weather statistics
Hottest month: August 24.7°C 76.5°F
Driest month: January 10mm 0.4ins
Sunniest month: February 7.1hrs
Coldest month: January -8.3°C 17.1°F
Wettest month: August 134mm 5.3ins
Warmest sea: August 21°C 69.8°F
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