Climate normals · 1970–2000
Kaesŏng Climate
Kaesŏng is a city in North Korea (19) with a population of about 338,155. Its average annual temperature is 10.8°C (51°F), with roughly 1224 mm of rain per year.
10.8°C
Avg Temp
1224
Precip (mm/yr)
Aug
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
Kaesŏng Climate
Kaesŏng has an average annual temperature of 10.8°C (51°F) and receives about 1224 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is August and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
10.8°C
Avg Temp
1224
Precip (mm/yr)
Aug
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | -4° / 24° | 17 mm |
| February | -2° / 29° | 18 mm |
| March | 4° / 39° | 38 mm |
| April | 11° / 51° | 68 mm |
| May | 16° / 61° | 91 mm |
| June | 21° / 69° | 122 mm |
| July | 24° / 75° | 320 mm |
| August | 24° / 76° | 291 mm |
| September | 19° / 67° | 145 mm |
| October | 13° / 55° | 47 mm |
| November | 5° / 41° | 45 mm |
| December | -1° / 29° | 22 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 Kaesŏng
The most comfortable months to visit Kaesŏng are typically June, September and May, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is August (around 28°C high). The coldest is January (near -9°C low). July is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Kaesŏng are typically June, September and May, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Kaesŏng, North Korea has an average annual temperature of 10.8°C and about 1224 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is August and the coldest is January.
In August, the hottest month, daily highs in Kaesŏng average about 28°C (83°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.