Climate normals · 1970–2000
Tŏkch’ŏn Climate
Tŏkch’ŏn is a city in North Korea (15) with a population of about 237,133. Its average annual temperature is 8.5°C (47°F), with roughly 1022 mm of rain per year.
8.5°C
Avg Temp
1022
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
Tŏkch’ŏn Climate
Tŏkch’ŏn has an average annual temperature of 8.5°C (47°F) and receives about 1022 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
8.5°C
Avg Temp
1022
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | -9° / 16° | 15 mm |
| February | -5° / 23° | 16 mm |
| March | 2° / 35° | 24 mm |
| April | 9° / 48° | 52 mm |
| May | 15° / 59° | 71 mm |
| June | 20° / 68° | 111 mm |
| July | 23° / 73° | 279 mm |
| August | 23° / 73° | 241 mm |
| September | 17° / 63° | 114 mm |
| October | 10° / 50° | 44 mm |
| November | 2° / 36° | 37 mm |
| December | -6° / 22° | 18 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 Tŏkch’ŏn
The most comfortable months to visit Tŏkch’ŏn are typically June, May and September, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 27°C high). The coldest is January (near -15°C low). July is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Tŏkch’ŏn are typically June, May and September, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Tŏkch’ŏn, North Korea has an average annual temperature of 8.5°C and about 1022 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January.
In July, the hottest month, daily highs in Tŏkch’ŏn average about 27°C (81°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.