Climate normals · 1970–2000
Chongjin Climate
Chongjin is a city in North Korea (17) with a population of about 327,000. Its average annual temperature is 7.9°C (46°F), with roughly 689 mm of rain per year.
7.9°C
Avg Temp
689
Precip (mm/yr)
Aug
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
Chongjin Climate
Chongjin has an average annual temperature of 7.9°C (46°F) and receives about 689 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is August and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
7.9°C
Avg Temp
689
Precip (mm/yr)
Aug
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | -6° / 21° | 11 mm |
| February | -4° / 25° | 11 mm |
| March | 1° / 34° | 18 mm |
| April | 7° / 45° | 33 mm |
| May | 12° / 53° | 60 mm |
| June | 16° / 60° | 94 mm |
| July | 20° / 68° | 115 mm |
| August | 22° / 71° | 160 mm |
| September | 17° / 63° | 100 mm |
| October | 11° / 51° | 43 mm |
| November | 3° / 37° | 27 mm |
| December | -3° / 26° | 17 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Chongjin
The most comfortable months to visit Chongjin are typically July, August and September, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is August (around 25°C high). The coldest is January (near -11°C low). August is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Chongjin are typically July, August and September, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Chongjin, North Korea has an average annual temperature of 7.9°C and about 689 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is August and the coldest is January.
In August, the hottest month, daily highs in Chongjin average about 25°C (77°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.