North Korea weather in February
Are you planning a trip to North Korea in February and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in North Korea in February?
February in North Korea generally has temperatures that range from very cold to cold, with precipitation levels ranging from low to moderate. February is a winter month.
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is very cold in Hyesan at -4°C to cold in Haeju at 4°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -4°C in Haeju and -20°C in Hyesan. In many areas in North Korea, February brings with it chilling temperatures. When visiting these parts during this time, it's of utmost importance to be ready. Choose clothing that is both layered and insulating to combat the cold effectively.
In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From low snow/rainfall in Haeju with an average of 25 mm to moderate snow/rainfall in Wonsan with 40 mm. Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 185 hours of sunlight anticipated in Haeju. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of North Korea in February, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our North Korea climate page.
Where to go in North Korea in February
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
Popular destinations in North Korea
What is the weather like in February for the 4 most popular destinations in North Korea?
Average weather in Haeju
In February Haeju generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Max temperature
Max temp
Min temperature
Min temp
Monthly sun hours
Sun hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
Snow/rainfall
Monthly rainy days
Rainy days
Weather conditions
Weather
Average weather in Hyesan
In February Hyesan generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -20°C and low monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Max temperature
Max temp
Min temperature
Min temp
Monthly snowfall
Snowfall
Monthly rainy days
Rainy days
Weather conditions
Weather
Average weather in Pyong Yang
In February Pyong Yang generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -6°C and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Max temperature
Max temp
Min temperature
Min temp
Monthly sun hours
Sun hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
Snow/rainfall
Monthly rainy days
Rainy days
Weather conditions
Weather
Average weather in Wonsan
In February Wonsan generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -6°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Max temperature
Max temp
Min temperature
Min temp
Monthly sun hours
Sun hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
Snow/rainfall
Monthly rainy days
Rainy days
Weather conditions
Weather
Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in North Korea.
Is February the best time to visit North Korea?
In our view, February might not be the best time to travel to North Korea with often poor weather in Haeju.
On average, the best time to visit North Korea is in May and October with generally perfect weather in Haeju. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, July and December tend to be poor.
Interested in more climate information?
We have much more information about the climate in North Korea.
Interested in the weather conditions in a specific month? Select the month below.
Weather and climate has detailed information for every country in the world. Are you going to North Korea? Get detailed historical weather averages for many cities in North Korea.
Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal climate conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.