Wonsan Climate by Month
The climate in Wonsan is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year.
Temperatures range from warm during the warmest months
to very cold in the cooler months.
It also has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high levels of precipitation.
Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.
Average day and night temperature
In Wonsan, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. On average, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 27°C in August to a very cold 1°C in January. Nighttime temperatures can drop, with averages reaching -8°C in January.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
Wonsan experiences significant rain/snowfall throughout the year, averaging 1298 mm of precipitation annually. The seasons in Wonsan, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, July, receives heavy rainfall, with an average of 266 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 16 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month, January, experiences much less snowfall, totaling 36 mm over 7 snowy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
Wonsan enjoys sunny spells year-round. May sees up to 7.9 hours of daily sunshine, perfect for a sunny trip. July, the least sunny month, still offers a generous 5.8 hours of sun despite this cloudier time of the year.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average water temperature
The mean water temperature over the year in Wonsan ranges from 4°C in January to 24°C in August.
Water temperature over the year
Average humidity
The relative humidity is low throughout the year in Wonsan.
Relative humidity over the year
The best time of year to visit Wonsan in North Korea
During the months of May, June and September you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in July, August and September.
August has an average maximum temperature of 27°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 1°C.
July tops the wettest month list with 266 mm of rainfall.
January is the driest month with 36 mm of precipitation.
May is the sunniest month with an average of 236 hours of sunshine.
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