Temperature in North Korea in December

Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities across North Korea this December.

North Korea, experiences maximum daytime temperatures in December ranging from -6°C (21°F) in Hyesan to 5°C (41°F) in Haeju. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -4°C (25°F) in Haeju and -20°C (-4°F) in Hyesan. December is a winter month.

What is the temperature of the different cities in North Korea in December?

Explore the map below to discover average December temperatures at the top destinations in North Korea. For a deeper dive, simply click on any destination dot.

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Best Places to Visit in North Korea in December

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Avg daytime high -5°C (23°F) cold → 32°C (90°F) hot

Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in December: blue is cold, red is hot.

North Korea temperatures in December: frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in North Korea in December?

Daytime temperatures in Haeju typically peak at 5°C (41°F) in December, putting it in the low range.

How cold does it get at night in North Korea in December?

Nighttime temperatures in Haeju typically drop to around -4°C (25°F) in December.

What is the warmest city in December in North Korea?

Haeju tops the warmest city list in our database with average maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and a minimum nighttime temperature of around -4°C (25°F).

What is the coldest city in December in North Korea?

The coldest city in December in North Korea is Hyesan when we check our database. The maximum daytime temperatures are around -6°C (21°F) and minimum nighttime temperatures fall around -20°C (-4°F).

How much sun does North Korea get in December?

Haeju usually sees around 171 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

What is the water temperature in December?

The water temperature averages approximately 8°C (46°F) in Wonsan this month, so not the best month to swim.

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