Climate Insights for Kaesong
Climate Overview
The climate in Kaesong is temperate. The average annual temperature is 12°C and approximately 1,098 mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 235 mm of rainfall. Kaesong 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 -7°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.The climate in Kaesong is temperate. The average annual temperature is 54°F and approximately 43.2 in of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 9.2 in of rainfall. Kaesong 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 19°F. Light snow can occur between January and December.
Temperature
Kaesong has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 37°C from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 26°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -7°C and the daily average is -3°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 8°C shift in average temperatures.Kaesong has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 67°F from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 86°F and the mean temperature sits around 79°F. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to 19°F and the daily average is 27°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 17°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 14°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Kaesong is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1,098 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 92 mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 235 mm of rainfall. August and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 18 mm. That's 217 mm 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. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 24cm annually. February is the snowiest month with approximately 7cm.Kaesong is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 43.2 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.6 in per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 9.3 in of rainfall. August and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 0.7 in. That's 8.5 in 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. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 10in annually. February is the snowiest month with approximately 3in.
Wind
Kaesong is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 9km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 10km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 8km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Kaesong is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 6mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 6mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 5mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1mph between the calmest and windiest months.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Kaesong 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.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Kaesong based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in inches (in) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.