North Korea weather in October
Planning a journey to North Korea this October 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 October?
October in North Korea generally has temperatures that range from moderate to pleasant, with moderate precipitation.
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between moderate in Hyesan at 12°C to pleasant in Pyong Yang at 20°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 8°C in Pyong Yang and -1°C in Hyesan.
In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Haeju with an average of 44 mm to moderate rainfall in Wonsan with 74 mm. The city Haeju usually sees around 215 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of North Korea in October, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our North Korea climate page.
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What is the weather like in October for the 4 most popular destinations in North Korea?
Average weather in Haeju
In October Haeju generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Hyesan
In October Hyesan generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Pyong Yang
In October Pyong Yang generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Wonsan
In October Wonsan generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is October the best time to visit North Korea?
We believe that October is one of the best times to visit North Korea with overall perfect weather in Haeju. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
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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