Climate normals · 1970–2000
Hamhŭng Climate
Hamhŭng is a city in North Korea (03) with a population of about 559,056. Its average annual temperature is 9.7°C (49°F), with roughly 847 mm of rain per year.
9.7°C
Avg Temp
847
Precip (mm/yr)
Aug
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
Hamhŭng Climate
Hamhŭng has an average annual temperature of 9.7°C (49°F) and receives about 847 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is August and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
9.7°C
Avg Temp
847
Precip (mm/yr)
Aug
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | -5° / 24° | 12 mm |
| February | -2° / 28° | 15 mm |
| March | 3° / 37° | 22 mm |
| April | 10° / 49° | 43 mm |
| May | 15° / 59° | 62 mm |
| June | 19° / 66° | 92 mm |
| July | 22° / 72° | 206 mm |
| August | 23° / 73° | 205 mm |
| September | 18° / 64° | 111 mm |
| October | 12° / 53° | 37 mm |
| November | 4° / 40° | 29 mm |
| December | -2° / 29° | 13 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 Hamhŭng
The most comfortable months to visit Hamhŭng are typically June, September and May, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is August (around 27°C high). The coldest is January (near -11°C low). July is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Hamhŭng are typically June, September and May, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Hamhŭng, North Korea has an average annual temperature of 9.7°C and about 847 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is August and the coldest is January.
In August, the hottest month, daily highs in Hamhŭng average about 27°C (80°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.