North Korea weather in December
Planning a journey to North Korea this December and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in North Korea in December?
The weather in North Korea in December can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from very cold to cold and precipitation levels ranging from low to moderate. During December, winter is in full swing.
During the day temperatures vary from very cold in Hyesan at -6°C to cold in Haeju at 5°C. At night it cools down to -4°C in Haeju and -20°C in Hyesan. December is a very cold month in some areas, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm.
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From low snow/rainfall in Haeju with an average of 24 mm to moderate snow/rainfall in Wonsan with 43 mm. Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 171 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 December, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our North Korea climate page.
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Average weather in Haeju
In December Haeju generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Hyesan
In December Hyesan generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -6°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -20°C and low monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Pyong Yang
In December Pyong Yang generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -6°C and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Wonsan
In December Wonsan generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is December the best time to visit North Korea?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Haeju, December may not be the ideal time to visit North Korea.
On average, the best time to visit North Korea is in May and October with generally perfect weather in Haeju. The weather in January, February, July and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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