Climate normals · 1970–2000
Kanggye Climate
Kanggye is a city in North Korea (01) with a population of about 209,530. Its average annual temperature is 6.3°C (43°F), with roughly 900 mm of rain per year.
6.3°C
Avg Temp
900
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
Kanggye Climate
Kanggye has an average annual temperature of 6.3°C (43°F) and receives about 900 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
6.3°C
Avg Temp
900
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | -13° / 9° | 10 mm |
| February | -9° / 17° | 13 mm |
| March | -1° / 31° | 21 mm |
| April | 8° / 47° | 51 mm |
| May | 15° / 58° | 72 mm |
| June | 19° / 67° | 113 mm |
| July | 23° / 73° | 231 mm |
| August | 22° / 71° | 217 mm |
| September | 15° / 59° | 87 mm |
| October | 8° / 46° | 38 mm |
| November | -1° / 30° | 32 mm |
| December | -10° / 14° | 15 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 Kanggye
The most comfortable months to visit Kanggye are typically June, May and September, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 28°C high). The coldest is January (near -20°C low). July is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Kanggye are typically June, May and September, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Kanggye, North Korea has an average annual temperature of 6.3°C and about 900 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January.
In July, the hottest month, daily highs in Kanggye average about 28°C (82°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.