When is the best time to go to Sŏnbong
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Sŏnbong, 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 Sŏnbong
Sŏnbong weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Sŏnbong 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 | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| -6°C | 14mm | 6.1hrs | 10.5hrs | 2°C |
Sŏnbong's weather in January is typically very cold and dry in nature.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Sŏnbong for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
January is in the winter in Sŏnbong and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -6°C (21°F), whilst at night -17°C (2°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Sŏnbong with around 14mm 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 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| -3°C | 14mm | 6.9hrs | 11.5hrs | 1°C |
February in Sŏnbong is generally dry with the temperature being cold.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Sŏnbong for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
February is in the winter in Sŏnbong and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -4°C (26°F), whilst at night -14°C (6°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Sŏnbong with around 14mm 0.5 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 6.9 hours of sunshine per day.
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4°C | 18mm | 7.6hrs | 12.8hrs | 1°C |
The weather in March in Sŏnbong is characteristically cold and dry.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Sŏnbong, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
March is in the spring in Sŏnbong and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 4°C (39°F), whilst at night -7°C (19°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Sŏnbong with around 18mm 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 7.6 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11°C | 35mm | 7.6hrs | 14.3hrs | 4°C |
Sŏnbong's weather in April is typically cool and reasonably dry in nature.
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 Sŏnbong.
April is in the spring in Sŏnbong and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (54°F), whilst at night 0°C (33°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Sŏnbong with around 35mm 1.4 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 7.6 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17°C | 54mm | 7.9hrs | 15.6hrs | 8°C |
May is a reasonably dry month in Sŏnbong and the temperature is generally mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Sŏnbong, with some very good weather at this time of year.
May is in the spring in Sŏnbong and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 19°C (65°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Sŏnbong with around 54mm 2.1 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 7.9 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19°C | 80mm | 6.8hrs | 10.5hrs | 13°C |
June is a a little damp month in Sŏnbong and the temperature is generally mild.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Sŏnbong, with some very good weather at this time of year.
June is in the summer in Sŏnbong and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Sŏnbong with around 80mm 3.2 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 6.8 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22°C | 100mm | 6hrs | 11.5hrs | 18°C |
July in Sŏnbong is generally a little damp with the temperature being warm.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Sŏnbong, with some very good weather at this time of year.
July is in the summer in Sŏnbong and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 16°C (61°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Sŏnbong with around 100mm 3.9 inches of rain making it a a little 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 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23°C | 135mm | 6.2hrs | 12.8hrs | 21°C |
The weather in August in Sŏnbong is characteristically warm, humid and wet.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Sŏnbong for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
August is in the summer in Sŏnbong and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 17°C (62°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Sŏnbong with around 135mm 5.3 inches of rain making it a 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 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19°C | 79mm | 7.1hrs | 14.3hrs | 19°C |
Sŏnbong's weather in September is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Sŏnbong, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
September is in the fall / autumn in Sŏnbong and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (69°F), whilst at night 10°C (51°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Sŏnbong with around 79mm 3.1 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 7.1 hours of sunshine per day.
Sŏnbong weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13°C | 41mm | 7.1hrs | 15.6hrs | 15°C |
October is a reasonably dry month in Sŏnbong and the temperature is generally cool.
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 Sŏnbong.
October is in the fall / autumn in Sŏnbong and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (57°F), whilst at night 2°C (36°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Sŏnbong with around 41mm 1.6 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 7.1 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4°C | 29mm | 6hrs | 10.5hrs | 9°C |
The climate in Sŏnbong during November can be summarized as cold and dry.
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 Sŏnbong.
November is in the fall / autumn in Sŏnbong and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 4°C (40°F), whilst at night -6°C (22°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Sŏnbong 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 6 hours of sunshine per day.
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| -3°C | 20mm | 5.4hrs | 11.5hrs | 4°C |
December in Sŏnbong is generally dry with the temperature being cold.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Sŏnbong for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
December is in the winter in Sŏnbong and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -4°C (25°F), whilst at night -14°C (8°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Sŏnbong with around 20mm 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 5.4 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Sŏnbong weather stats
| Hottest month: | August | 25°C 77°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | February | 14mm 0.6ins |
| Sunniest month: | February | 6.9hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | -6.5°C 20.3°F |
| Wettest month: | August | 135mm 5.3ins |
| Warmest sea: | August | 21°C 69.8°F |
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