January Rainfall and Precipitation in North Korea

Monthly rainfall totals, rainy days and the driest cities across North Korea in January.

North Korea experiences precipitation in January ranging from low in Pyong Yang with 15 mm (0.6 in) of snow/rainfall to moderate in Wonsan with 36 mm (1.4 in) of snow/rainfall. In January, it is winter. On average, January is the driest month of the year in North Korea.

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Best Places to Visit in North Korea in January

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Monthly precipitation 0 mm (0 in) dry → 150 mm (5.9 in) wet

Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in January: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.

North Korea precipitation in January: frequently asked questions

How much snow/rainfall does North Korea receive in January?

Haeju stays mostly dry in January, with average snow/rainfall close to 18 mm (0.7 in).

How many days does it rain in North Korea in January?

Rainfall in Haeju typically falls on roughly 6 days days in January.

Is January part of the rainy season in North Korea?

January is generally a drier month for North Korea, falling outside the main rainy season.

What is the wettest city in January in North Korea?

Looking at our data, Wonsan tops the wettest-cities list in North Korea for January, with monthly snow/rainfall averaging 36 mm (1.4 in).

What is the driest city in January in North Korea?

Based on our database, Pyong Yang sees the least snow/rainfall in North Korea in January, with around 15 mm (0.6 in) on average.

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