Climate Insights for Kyŏngsŏng

North Hamgyong Province, North Korea

Hottest
July
25°C peak
Coldest
January
-14°C low
Wettest
August
319mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Kyŏngsŏng is cool. The average annual temperature is 8°C and approximately 1208mm of precipitation falls per year. Kyŏngsŏng receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Kyŏngsŏng is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to -14°C. Kyŏngsŏng experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

-20° -10° 10° 20° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: -4° Average: -9° Min: -14° Feb Max: -2° Average: -7° Min: -12° Mar Max: 6° Average: 1° Min: -4° Apr Max: 13° Average: 8° Min: 3° May Max: 19° Average: 14° Min: 9° Jun Max: 22° Average: 18° Min: 14° Jul Max: 25° Average: 22° Min: 19° Aug Max: 25° Average: 22° Min: 19° Sep Max: 22° Average: 17° Min: 14° Oct Max: 15° Average: 10° Min: 6° Nov Max: 7° Average: 2° Min: -1° Dec Max: -2° Average: -6° Min: -10°
Max
Average
Min

Kyŏngsŏng has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 39°C from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 25°C and the mean temperature sits around 22°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -14°C and the daily average is -9°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: 54mm Snow: 54mm Feb Precipitation: 37mm Snow: 36mm Mar Precipitation: 41mm Snow: 26mm Apr Precipitation: 49mm Snow: 8mm May Precipitation: 92mm Snow: 3mm Jun Precipitation: 123mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 158mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 319mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 139mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 63mm Snow: 2mm Nov Precipitation: 67mm Snow: 20mm Dec Precipitation: 65mm Snow: 60mm
Precipitation
Snow

Kyŏngsŏng is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1208mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 101mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 319mm of rainfall. July and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 37mm. That's 283mm 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. Kyŏngsŏng receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 208cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 60cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 7km/h Feb Wind Speed: 7km/h Mar Wind Speed: 7km/h Apr Wind Speed: 7km/h May Wind Speed: 7km/h Jun Wind Speed: 5km/h Jul Wind Speed: 5km/h Aug Wind Speed: 5km/h Sep Wind Speed: 6km/h Oct Wind Speed: 6km/h Nov Wind Speed: 6km/h Dec Wind Speed: 7km/h
Wind Speed

Kyŏngsŏng is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 6km/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 7km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 5km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2km/h gap 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 Kyŏngsŏng, which began on June 21, 2026. Kyŏngsŏng 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 July at around 25°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -14°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 (7 days from now).

Spring

Temperatures range from -4 to 19°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 182mm for the season, averaging 61mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 7km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season. It is a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 14 to 25°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 600mm across the season with a monthly average of 200mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 5km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal. Perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from -1 to 22°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 269mm for the season, averaging 90mm per month. Expect around 22cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 6km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from -14 to -2°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 156mm for the season, averaging 52mm per month. Expect around 150cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 7km/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 Kyŏngsŏng 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
-14 °C
-4 °C
7 km/h
54 mm
54 cm
Feb
-12 °C
-2 °C
7 km/h
37 mm
36 cm
Mar
-4 °C
6 °C
7 km/h
41 mm
26 cm
Apr
3 °C
13 °C
7 km/h
49 mm
8 cm
May
9 °C
19 °C
7 km/h
92 mm
3 cm
Jun
14 °C
22 °C
5 km/h
123 mm
0 cm
Jul
19 °C
25 °C
5 km/h
158 mm
0 cm
Aug
19 °C
25 °C
5 km/h
319 mm
0 cm
Sep Current
14 °C
22 °C
6 km/h
139 mm
0 cm
Oct
6 °C
15 °C
6 km/h
63 mm
2 cm
Nov
-1 °C
7 °C
6 km/h
67 mm
20 cm
Dec
-10 °C
-2 °C
7 km/h
65 mm
60 cm
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