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Temperature in North Korea in January

January in North Korea has maximum daytime temperatures ranging from very low in Hyesan with -8°C to low temperatures in Haeju with 2°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -6°C in Haeju and -23°C in Hyesan. January is a winter month. On average, it is one of the coldest months of the year.

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

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

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Very warm means maximum temperatures above 30°C. Warm: 22°C to 30°C. Pleasant: 18°C to 22°C Moderate: 12°C to 18°C. Cold: 2°C to 12°C. Very cold: lower than 2°C

  • What is the warmest city in January in North Korea?
    • Haeju tops the warmest city list in our database with average maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C and a minimum nighttime temperature of around -6°C.

  • What is the coldest city in January in North Korea?
    • According to our data, Hyesan holds the title for the coldest city in North Korea in January. It experiences maximum temperatures of approximately -8°C and drops to lows of about -23°C during the night.

  • How much sun does North Korea get in January?
    • The city Haeju usually sees around 188 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

  • What is the water's temperature in January?
    • The water temperature averages approximately 4°C in Wonsan this month, so not the best month to swim.

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