Climate Insights for Koksan-ŭp

Hwanghae-bukto, North Korea

Hottest
August
28°C peak
Coldest
January
-11°C low
Wettest
July
324mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Koksan-ŭp is temperate. The average annual temperature is 10°C and approximately 1403mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 324mm of rainfall. Koksan-ŭp 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 -11°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 65cm 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: -6° Min: -11° Feb Max: 3° Average: -2° Min: -7° Mar Max: 10° Average: 5° Min: 0° Apr Max: 17° Average: 11° Min: 5° May Max: 21° Average: 16° Min: 11° Jun Max: 26° Average: 21° Min: 16° Jul Max: 28° Average: 24° Min: 21° Aug Max: 28° Average: 24° Min: 21° Sep Max: 25° Average: 20° Min: 16° Oct Max: 18° Average: 12° Min: 7° Nov Max: 9° Average: 4° Min: 0° Dec Max: 0° Average: -4° Min: -9°
Max
Average
Min

Koksan-ŭp has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 39°C from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 28°C and the mean temperature sits around 24°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -11°C and the daily average is -6°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°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 350mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 22mm Snow: 14mm Feb Precipitation: 27mm Snow: 14mm Mar Precipitation: 48mm Snow: 10mm Apr Precipitation: 72mm Snow: 3mm May Precipitation: 131mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 159mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 324mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 282mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 144mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 92mm Snow: 0mm Nov Precipitation: 67mm Snow: 5mm Dec Precipitation: 34mm Snow: 19mm
Precipitation
Snow

Koksan-ŭp is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1403mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 117mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 324mm of rainfall. August and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 22mm. That's 302mm 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 65cm accumulating over the season. December typically sees the most snow at around 19cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 8km/h Feb Wind Speed: 9km/h Mar Wind Speed: 9km/h Apr Wind Speed: 9km/h May Wind Speed: 9km/h Jun Wind Speed: 7km/h Jul Wind Speed: 8km/h Aug Wind Speed: 7km/h Sep Wind Speed: 8km/h Oct Wind Speed: 7km/h Nov Wind Speed: 8km/h Dec Wind Speed: 8km/h
Wind Speed

Koksan-ŭp is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 8km/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 9km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 7km/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.

Seasons

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

7 days until Autumn

It is currently summer in Koksan-ŭp, which began on June 21, 2026. Koksan-ŭp 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 28°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -11°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 (7 days from now).

Spring

Temperatures range from 0 to 21°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 252mm for the season, averaging 84mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 9km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 16 to 28°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 765mm across the season with a monthly average of 255mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 7km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal. Perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 0 to 25°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 303mm across the season with a monthly average of 101mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 8km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from -11 to 3°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 83mm over the season and a monthly average of 28mm. Expect around 47cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 8km/h. Warm winter clothing and waterproof boots are a must, and travel may be affected by snow.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Koksan-ŭp 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
-11 °C
-1 °C
8 km/h
22 mm
14 cm
Feb
-7 °C
3 °C
9 km/h
27 mm
14 cm
Mar
0 °C
10 °C
9 km/h
48 mm
10 cm
Apr
5 °C
17 °C
9 km/h
72 mm
3 cm
May
11 °C
21 °C
9 km/h
131 mm
0 cm
Jun
16 °C
26 °C
7 km/h
159 mm
0 cm
Jul
21 °C
28 °C
8 km/h
324 mm
0 cm
Aug
21 °C
28 °C
7 km/h
282 mm
0 cm
Sep Current
16 °C
25 °C
8 km/h
144 mm
0 cm
Oct
7 °C
18 °C
7 km/h
92 mm
0 cm
Nov
0 °C
9 °C
8 km/h
67 mm
5 cm
Dec
-9 °C
0 °C
8 km/h
34 mm
19 cm
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