Climate normals · 1970–2000
Wŏnsan Climate
Wŏnsan is a city in North Korea (09) with a population of about 329,207. Its average annual temperature is 10.9°C (52°F), with roughly 1036 mm of rain per year.
10.9°C
Avg Temp
1036
Precip (mm/yr)
Aug
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
Wŏnsan Climate
Wŏnsan has an average annual temperature of 10.9°C (52°F) and receives about 1036 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is August and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
10.9°C
Avg Temp
1036
Precip (mm/yr)
Aug
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | -3° / 27° | 16 mm |
| February | -1° / 30° | 19 mm |
| March | 4° / 39° | 29 mm |
| April | 11° / 51° | 50 mm |
| May | 16° / 61° | 70 mm |
| June | 19° / 67° | 109 mm |
| July | 23° / 73° | 255 mm |
| August | 23° / 74° | 229 mm |
| September | 19° / 66° | 147 mm |
| October | 13° / 56° | 48 mm |
| November | 6° / 43° | 42 mm |
| December | 0° / 33° | 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 Wŏnsan
The most comfortable months to visit Wŏnsan are typically June, May and September, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is August (around 27°C high). The coldest is January (near -8°C low). July is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Wŏnsan are typically June, May and September, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Wŏnsan, North Korea has an average annual temperature of 10.9°C and about 1036 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is August and the coldest is January.
In August, the hottest month, daily highs in Wŏnsan 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.