Climate Insights for Hŭngnam

The climate in Hŭngnam is temperate. The average annual temperature is 11°C and approximately 1059mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 216mm of rainfall. Hŭngnam is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to -4°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.

Temperatures in Hŭngnam vary considerably across the year, with a 29°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 25°C and the mean temperature sits around 24°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -4°C and the daily average is -1°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 4°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between November and December, with a 7°C shift in average temperatures.

Hŭngnam is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1059mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 88mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 216mm of rainfall. July and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 19mm. That's 198mm less than August, 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. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 49cm annually. February is the snowiest month with approximately 16cm.

Hŭngnam is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 24km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 28km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 20km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 8km/h 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 26km/h in winter, 25km/h in spring, 21km/h in summer, 24km/h in autumn.

It is currently spring in Hŭngnam, which began on March 20, 2026. Hŭngnam 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 25°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -4°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 90 days from now.

The best time to visit Hŭngnam is during June, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 95mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 25°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to -4°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely — pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Hŭngnam 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.