Climate Insights for Hoeyang

, Kangwŏn-do, North Korea

Hottest
August
26°C peak
Coldest
January
-13°C low
Wettest
July
257mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Hoeyang is cool. The average annual temperature is 9°C and approximately 1199mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 257mm of rainfall. Hoeyang is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, June. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to -13°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 74cm accumulating over the season.

Temperature

-20° -10° 10° 20° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: -1° Average: -7° Min: -13° Feb Max: 2° Average: -3° Min: -9° Mar Max: 9° Average: 4° Min: -1° Apr Max: 15° Average: 9° Min: 4° May Max: 21° Average: 15° Min: 10° Jun Max: 24° Average: 19° Min: 15° Jul Max: 26° Average: 22° Min: 19° Aug Max: 26° Average: 22° Min: 19° Sep Max: 23° Average: 17° Min: 14° Oct Max: 16° Average: 10° Min: 6° Nov Max: 8° Average: 3° Min: -1° Dec Max: 0° Average: -5° Min: -10°
Max
Average
Min

Hoeyang has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 39°C from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 26°C and the mean temperature sits around 22°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -13°C and the daily average is -7°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between November and December, with a 8°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm 300mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 23mm Snow: 13mm Feb Precipitation: 32mm Snow: 18mm Mar Precipitation: 50mm Snow: 15mm Apr Precipitation: 68mm Snow: 4mm May Precipitation: 101mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 124mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 257mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 230mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 140mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 83mm Snow: 0mm Nov Precipitation: 63mm Snow: 7mm Dec Precipitation: 30mm Snow: 16mm
Precipitation
Snow

Hoeyang is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1199mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 100mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 257mm of rainfall. August and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 23mm. That's 234mm less than July, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 74cm accumulating over the season. February typically sees the most snow at around 18cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 14km/h Feb Wind Speed: 15km/h Mar Wind Speed: 15km/h Apr Wind Speed: 16km/h May Wind Speed: 15km/h Jun Wind Speed: 12km/h Jul Wind Speed: 12km/h Aug Wind Speed: 12km/h Sep Wind Speed: 11km/h Oct Wind Speed: 11km/h Nov Wind Speed: 13km/h Dec Wind Speed: 14km/h
Wind Speed

Hoeyang is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 13km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 16km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 11km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 5km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 14km/h in winter, 15km/h in spring, 12km/h in summer, 12km/h in autumn.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

89 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Hoeyang, which began on March 20, 2026. Hoeyang is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in August at around 26°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -13°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from -1 to 21°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 219mm for the season, averaging 73mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 15km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 15 to 26°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 610mm across the season with a monthly average of 203mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 12km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from -1 to 23°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 285mm for the season, averaging 95mm per month. Expect around 7cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 12km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from -13 to 2°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 85mm over the season and a monthly average of 28mm. Expect around 47cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 14km/h. Heavy layering and insulated outerwear are essential — exposed skin should be minimised outdoors.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Hoeyang based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
-13 °C
-1 °C
14 km/h
23 mm
13 cm
Feb
-9 °C
2 °C
15 km/h
32 mm
18 cm
Mar Current
-1 °C
9 °C
15 km/h
50 mm
15 cm
Apr
4 °C
15 °C
16 km/h
68 mm
4 cm
May
10 °C
21 °C
15 km/h
101 mm
0 cm
Jun
15 °C
24 °C
12 km/h
124 mm
0 cm
Jul
19 °C
26 °C
12 km/h
257 mm
0 cm
Aug
19 °C
26 °C
12 km/h
230 mm
0 cm
Sep
14 °C
23 °C
11 km/h
140 mm
0 cm
Oct
6 °C
16 °C
11 km/h
83 mm
0 cm
Nov
-1 °C
8 °C
13 km/h
63 mm
7 cm
Dec
-10 °C
0 °C
14 km/h
30 mm
16 cm
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