Weather in August in North Korea
Considering a trip to North Korea this August and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in North Korea in August?
August in North Korea generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy. The month of August is in the summer season.
Temperatures
During the day temperatures vary from warm in Hyesan at 25°C to very warm in Pyong Yang at 30°C. At night it cools down to 22°C in Pyong Yang and 14°C in Hyesan. On average, August is the warmest month of the year in North Korea. So be prepared and pack summer clothes.
Precipitation
In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Hyesan with an average of 152 mm to heavy rainfall in Wonsan with 259 mm.Average sunshine
Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 188 hours of sunlight expected in Haeju. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of North Korea in August, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our North Korea climate page.
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What is the weather like in August for the 4 most popular destinations in North Korea?
Haeju
In August Haeju generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Hyesan
In August Hyesan generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Pyong Yang
In August Pyong Yang generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Wonsan
In August Wonsan generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is August the best time to visit North Korea?
In our opinion, August may not be the ideal time to visit North Korea due to the typically unpleasant weather in Haeju.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May and October offering mostly perfect weather in Haeju. On the other hand, the months of January, February, July and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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