Hongch’ŏn Weather in August

What's the weather like in Hongch’ŏn (Gangwon) in August 2024?

The climate in Hongch’ŏn during August can be summarized as hot, humid and very wet.

August is in the summer in Hongch’ŏn and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 19°C (67°F) is normal.

Hongch’ŏn weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 28.8°C 83.8°F
Nightly temperature 19.2°C 66.6°F
Average temperature 24°C 75.2°F
Daily sunshine 6.8 hrs
Avg rainfall 271 mm 10.7 ins
Rainy days 14 days
Sea temperature 25°C 77°F
Humidity 81%
Windspeed 4.7kph 3 mph

On average August is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Hongch’ŏn with around 271mm 10.7 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 6.8 hours of sunshine per day.

August temperatures in Hongch’ŏn

Hongch’ŏn average temperature in August

August rainfall

Hongch’ŏn average rain in August

August hourly sunshine

Hongch’ŏn average rain in August

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Hongch’ŏn in August 2024.

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Hongch’ŏn weather stats

Hongch’ŏn weather statistics
Hottest month: August 28.6°C 83.5°F
Driest month: January 21mm 0.8ins
Sunniest month: February 7hrs
Coldest month: January -0.6°C 30.9°F
Wettest month: July 329mm 13ins
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