When is the best time to go to Wŏnsan

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

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Wŏnsan 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

Wŏnsan January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
2°C 30mm 6.2hrs 10.7hrs 6°C

Wŏnsan's weather in January is typically cold and reasonably dry in nature.

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

January is in the winter in Wŏnsan and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 2°C (35°F), whilst at night -8°C (17°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Wŏnsan with around 30mm 1.2 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 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Wŏnsan weather in January »

February

Wŏnsan February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
3°C 33mm 6.9hrs 11.7hrs 5°C

February in Wŏnsan is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cold.

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

February is in the winter in Wŏnsan 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 (20°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Wŏnsan with around 33mm 1.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably 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.

Wŏnsan weather in February »

March

Wŏnsan March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
7°C 50mm 7.6hrs 12.8hrs 5°C

The weather in March in Wŏnsan is characteristically cool and reasonably dry.

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

March is in the spring in Wŏnsan 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 Wŏnsan with around 50mm 2 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 7.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Wŏnsan weather in March »

April

Wŏnsan April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
14°C 71mm 8.1hrs 14.1hrs 8°C

Wŏnsan'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 Wŏnsan.

April is in the spring in Wŏnsan and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (60°F), whilst at night 5°C (40°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Wŏnsan with around 71mm 2.8 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.

Wŏnsan weather in April »

May

Wŏnsan May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
19°C 83mm 8.6hrs 15.2hrs 12°C

May is a a little damp month in Wŏnsan and the temperature is generally mild.

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

May is in the spring in Wŏnsan and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Wŏnsan with around 83mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little damp 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.

Wŏnsan weather in May »

June

Wŏnsan June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
21°C 137mm 7.7hrs 10.7hrs 17°C

June is a wet month in Wŏnsan and the temperature is generally warm.

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

June is in the summer in Wŏnsan and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 14°C (58°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Wŏnsan with around 137mm 5.4 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 7.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Wŏnsan weather in June »

July

Wŏnsan July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
24°C 309mm 6.1hrs 11.7hrs 21°C

July in Wŏnsan is generally very wet with the temperature being warm.

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

July is in the summer in Wŏnsan and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 19°C (66°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Wŏnsan with around 309mm 12.2 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 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Wŏnsan weather in July »

August

Wŏnsan August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
24°C 329mm 6.5hrs 12.8hrs 24°C

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

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

August is in the summer in Wŏnsan and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 19°C (67°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Wŏnsan with around 329mm 13 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 6.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Wŏnsan weather in August »

September

Wŏnsan September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
21°C 196mm 7.1hrs 14.1hrs 22°C

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

September is in the fall / autumn in Wŏnsan and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Wŏnsan with around 196mm 7.7 inches of rain making it a wet 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.

Wŏnsan weather in September »

October

Wŏnsan October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
16°C 64mm 7hrs 15.2hrs 18°C

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

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 Wŏnsan.

October is in the fall / autumn in Wŏnsan and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Wŏnsan with around 64mm 2.5 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 hours of sunshine per day.

Wŏnsan weather in October »

November

Wŏnsan November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
10°C 58mm 5.9hrs 10.7hrs 14°C

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

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 Wŏnsan.

November is in the fall / autumn in Wŏnsan and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 11°C (52°F), whilst at night 1°C (34°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Wŏnsan with around 58mm 2.3 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.

Wŏnsan weather in November »

December

Wŏnsan December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
4°C 30mm 5.8hrs 11.7hrs 10°C

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

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 Wŏnsan.

December is in the winter in Wŏnsan and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 4°C (40°F), whilst at night -5°C (24°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Wŏnsan with around 30mm 1.2 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.

Wŏnsan weather in December »

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Wŏnsan weather stats

Wŏnsan weather statistics
Hottest month: August 26.7°C 80.1°F
Driest month: December 30mm 1.2ins
Sunniest month: February 6.9hrs
Coldest month: January 1.5°C 34.7°F
Wettest month: August 329mm 13ins
Warmest sea: August 23.7°C 74.7°F
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