When is the best time to go to Hongch’ŏn

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Hongch’ŏn, South 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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Hongch’ŏn weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Hongch’ŏn 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

Hongch’ŏn January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
-0°C 21mm 6.4hrs 10.8hrs

January in Hongch’ŏn is generally dry with the temperature being cold.

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

January is in the winter in Hongch’ŏn and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -0°C (32°F), whilst at night -13°C (10°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Hongch’ŏn with around 21mm 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 6.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Hongch’ŏn weather in January »

February

Hongch’ŏn February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
2°C 24mm 7hrs 11.7hrs

February in Hongch’ŏn 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 Hongch’ŏn.

February is in the winter in Hongch’ŏn and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 3°C (37°F), whilst at night -9°C (15°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Hongch’ŏn with around 24mm 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 7 hours of sunshine per day.

Hongch’ŏn weather in February »

March

Hongch’ŏn March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
8°C 46mm 7.6hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in Hongch’ŏn is characteristically cool and reasonably dry.

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

March is in the spring in Hongch’ŏn and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 9°C (49°F), whilst at night -3°C (26°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Hongch’ŏn with around 46mm 1.8 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 7.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Hongch’ŏn weather in March »

April

Hongch’ŏn April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
16°C 83mm 8.2hrs 14hrs

Hongch’ŏn's weather in April is typically mild and a little damp 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 Hongch’ŏn.

April is in the spring in Hongch’ŏn and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Hongch’ŏn with around 83mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little damp 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 8.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Hongch’ŏn weather in April »

May

Hongch’ŏn May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 92mm 8.8hrs 15.1hrs

May is a a little damp month in Hongch’ŏn and the temperature is generally mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Hongch’ŏn, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

May is in the spring in Hongch’ŏn and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Hongch’ŏn with around 92mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little damp 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 8.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Hongch’ŏn weather in May »

June

Hongch’ŏn June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 148mm 8hrs 10.8hrs

Warm, humid and wet weather often prevails in Hongch’ŏn during the month of June

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 Hongch’ŏn.

June is in the summer in Hongch’ŏn and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Hongch’ŏn with around 148mm 5.8 inches of rain making it a wet 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 hours of sunshine per day.

Hongch’ŏn weather in June »

July

Hongch’ŏn July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 329mm 6.4hrs 11.7hrs

July in Hongch’ŏn is generally very wet with the temperature being hot.

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

July is in the summer in Hongch’ŏn and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (83°F), whilst at night 19°C (67°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Hongch’ŏn with around 329mm 12.9 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 6.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Hongch’ŏn weather in July »

August

Hongch’ŏn August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 271mm 6.8hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in Hongch’ŏn is characteristically hot, humid and very wet.

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

August is in the summer in Hongch’ŏn and is typically the 5th 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.

On average August is the 5th 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.

Hongch’ŏn weather in August »

September

Hongch’ŏn September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 160mm 7hrs 14hrs

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

September is in the fall / autumn in Hongch’ŏn and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 24°C (76°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Hongch’ŏn with around 160mm 6.3 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 hours of sunshine per day.

Hongch’ŏn weather in September »

October

Hongch’ŏn October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
17°C 46mm 7hrs 15.1hrs

October is a reasonably dry month in Hongch’ŏn and the temperature is generally mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Hongch’ŏn, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

October is in the fall / autumn in Hongch’ŏn and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 19°C (65°F), whilst at night 5°C (41°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Hongch’ŏn with around 46mm 1.8 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 7 hours of sunshine per day.

Hongch’ŏn weather in October »

November

Hongch’ŏn November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
9°C 41mm 5.8hrs 10.8hrs

Hongch’ŏn's weather in November is typically cool and reasonably dry in nature.

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

November is in the fall / autumn in Hongch’ŏn and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 10°C (50°F), whilst at night -2°C (28°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Hongch’ŏn with around 41mm 1.6 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 5.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Hongch’ŏn weather in November »

December

Hongch’ŏn December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
2°C 22mm 5.9hrs 11.7hrs

December in Hongch’ŏn is generally dry with the temperature being cold.

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 Hongch’ŏn.

December is in the winter in Hongch’ŏn and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 3°C (37°F), whilst at night -9°C (16°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Hongch’ŏn with around 22mm 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 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Hongch’ŏn weather in December »

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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
Warmest sea: August 25°C 77°F
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