When is the best time to go to Yŏnggwang-ŭp

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Yŏnggwang-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.

Average temperatures in Yŏnggwang-ŭp

Yŏnggwang-ŭp weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Yŏnggwang-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

Yŏnggwang-ŭp January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
-2°C 22mm 6.3hrs 10.7hrs

Yŏnggwang-ŭp's weather in January is typically cold and dry in nature.

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

January is in the winter in Yŏnggwang-ŭp and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -3°C (27°F), whilst at night -14°C (8°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Yŏnggwang-ŭp with around 22mm 0.8 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 6.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Yŏnggwang-ŭp weather in January »

February

Yŏnggwang-ŭp February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
0°C 23mm 7hrs 11.6hrs

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

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

February is in the winter in Yŏnggwang-ŭp and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 0°C (32°F), whilst at night -11°C (13°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Yŏnggwang-ŭp with around 23mm 0.9 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 7 hours of sunshine per day.

Yŏnggwang-ŭp weather in February »

March

Yŏnggwang-ŭp March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
6°C 35mm 7.7hrs 12.8hrs

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

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

March is in the spring in Yŏnggwang-ŭp 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 Yŏnggwang-ŭp with around 35mm 1.4 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 7.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Yŏnggwang-ŭp weather in March »

April

Yŏnggwang-ŭp April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
13°C 55mm 8.1hrs 14.1hrs

Yŏnggwang-ŭp'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 Yŏnggwang-ŭp.

April is in the spring in Yŏnggwang-ŭp 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 Yŏnggwang-ŭp with around 55mm 2.2 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 8.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Yŏnggwang-ŭp weather in April »

May

Yŏnggwang-ŭp May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 72mm 8.6hrs 15.3hrs

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

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

May is in the spring in Yŏnggwang-ŭp and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (69°F), whilst at night 9°C (47°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Yŏnggwang-ŭp with around 72mm 2.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Yŏnggwang-ŭp weather in May »

June

Yŏnggwang-ŭp June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 117mm 7.8hrs 10.7hrs

June is a damp month in Yŏnggwang-ŭp and the temperature is generally warm.

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

June is in the summer in Yŏnggwang-ŭp and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 13°C (56°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Yŏnggwang-ŭp with around 117mm 4.6 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 7.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Yŏnggwang-ŭp weather in June »

July

Yŏnggwang-ŭp July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 245mm 6.2hrs 11.6hrs

July in Yŏnggwang-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 Yŏnggwang-ŭp for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

July is in the summer in Yŏnggwang-ŭp and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Yŏnggwang-ŭp with around 245mm 9.6 inches of rain making it a very wet 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.

Yŏnggwang-ŭp weather in July »

August

Yŏnggwang-ŭp August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 266mm 6.5hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in Yŏnggwang-ŭp is characteristically warm, humid and very wet.

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

August is in the summer in Yŏnggwang-ŭp and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 18°C (65°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Yŏnggwang-ŭp with around 266mm 10.5 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 6.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Yŏnggwang-ŭp weather in August »

September

Yŏnggwang-ŭp September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 142mm 7.3hrs 14.1hrs

Yŏnggwang-ŭp's weather in September is typically mild and wet in nature.

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

September is in the fall / autumn in Yŏnggwang-ŭp and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Yŏnggwang-ŭp with around 142mm 5.6 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 7.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Yŏnggwang-ŭp weather in September »

October

Yŏnggwang-ŭp October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
15°C 52mm 7.1hrs 15.3hrs

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

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

October is in the fall / autumn in Yŏnggwang-ŭp and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (62°F), whilst at night 5°C (41°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Yŏnggwang-ŭp with around 52mm 2.1 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.

Yŏnggwang-ŭp weather in October »

November

Yŏnggwang-ŭp November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
7°C 45mm 6hrs 10.7hrs

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

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

November is in the fall / autumn in Yŏnggwang-ŭp and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 8°C (46°F), whilst at night -2°C (28°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Yŏnggwang-ŭp with around 45mm 1.8 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 6 hours of sunshine per day.

Yŏnggwang-ŭp weather in November »

December

Yŏnggwang-ŭp December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
0°C 24mm 5.8hrs 11.6hrs

December in Yŏnggwang-ŭp is generally dry with the temperature being cold.

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

December is in the winter in Yŏnggwang-ŭp and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 0°C (32°F), whilst at night -10°C (15°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Yŏnggwang-ŭp with around 24mm 0.9 inches of rain making it a 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 5.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Yŏnggwang-ŭp weather in December »

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Yŏnggwang-ŭp weather stats

Yŏnggwang-ŭp weather statistics
Hottest month: August 26.4°C 79.5°F
Driest month: January 22mm 0.9ins
Sunniest month: March 7.7hrs
Coldest month: January -3°C 26.6°F
Wettest month: August 266mm 10.5ins
Warmest sea: August 23.4°C 74.1°F
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