Climate Insights for Manp’o

, Chagang-do, North Korea

Hottest
July
27°C peak
Coldest
January
-21°C low
Wettest
August
232mm rain
Best to Visit
September
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Manp’o is cool. The average annual temperature is 6°C and approximately 1063mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 232mm of rainfall. Manp’o 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, December, February, when temperatures can drop to -21°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 84cm accumulating over the season.

Temperature

-30° -20° -10° 10° 20° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: -6° Average: -13° Min: -21° Feb Max: -3° Average: -9° Min: -16° Mar Max: 6° Average: 1° Min: -5° Apr Max: 14° Average: 9° Min: 3° May Max: 20° Average: 14° Min: 8° Jun Max: 24° Average: 19° Min: 14° Jul Max: 27° Average: 23° Min: 19° Aug Max: 26° Average: 21° Min: 18° Sep Max: 22° Average: 16° Min: 11° Oct Max: 14° Average: 8° Min: 2° Nov Max: 4° Average: -1° Min: -6° Dec Max: -5° Average: -11° Min: -18°
Max
Average
Min

Manp’o has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 48°C from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 27°C and the mean temperature sits around 23°C. January brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -21°C and an average temperature of -13°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between November and December, with a 10°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 15mm Snow: 12mm Feb Precipitation: 27mm Snow: 18mm Mar Precipitation: 37mm Snow: 16mm Apr Precipitation: 60mm Snow: 5mm May Precipitation: 116mm Snow: 1mm Jun Precipitation: 140mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 202mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 232mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 87mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 58mm Snow: 3mm Nov Precipitation: 69mm Snow: 17mm Dec Precipitation: 20mm Snow: 14mm
Precipitation
Snow

Manp’o is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1063mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 89mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 232mm of rainfall. July and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 15mm. That's 218mm 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. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 84cm 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: 10km/h Feb Wind Speed: 12km/h Mar Wind Speed: 15km/h Apr Wind Speed: 16km/h May Wind Speed: 15km/h Jun Wind Speed: 11km/h Jul Wind Speed: 10km/h Aug Wind Speed: 10km/h Sep Wind Speed: 10km/h Oct Wind Speed: 11km/h Nov Wind Speed: 12km/h Dec Wind Speed: 11km/h
Wind Speed

Manp’o is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 12km/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 August, with average winds dropping to 10km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 6km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

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

89 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Manp’o, which began on March 20, 2026. Manp’o 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 27°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -21°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from -5 to 20°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 213mm for the season, averaging 71mm 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 14 to 27°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 574mm across the season with a monthly average of 191mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 10km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from -6 to 22°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 215mm for the season, averaging 72mm per month. Expect around 20cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 11km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from -21 to -3°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 62mm over the season and a monthly average of 21mm. Expect around 44cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 11km/h. Heavy layering and insulated outerwear are essential — exposed skin should be minimised outdoors.

Best Time to Visit

Jan -13°
Feb -9°
Mar
Apr
May 14°
Jun 19°
Jul 23°
Aug 21°
Sep 16°
Oct
Nov -1°
Dec -11°

The best time to visit Manp’o is during September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 16°C with modest rainfall averaging 87mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 27°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to -21°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.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Manp’o 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
-21 °C
-6 °C
10 km/h
15 mm
12 cm
Feb
-16 °C
-3 °C
12 km/h
27 mm
18 cm
Mar Current
-5 °C
6 °C
15 km/h
37 mm
16 cm
Apr
3 °C
14 °C
16 km/h
60 mm
5 cm
May
8 °C
20 °C
15 km/h
116 mm
1 cm
Jun
14 °C
24 °C
11 km/h
140 mm
0 cm
Jul
19 °C
27 °C
10 km/h
202 mm
0 cm
Aug
18 °C
26 °C
10 km/h
232 mm
0 cm
Sep
11 °C
22 °C
10 km/h
87 mm
0 cm
Oct
2 °C
14 °C
11 km/h
58 mm
3 cm
Nov
-6 °C
4 °C
12 km/h
69 mm
17 cm
Dec
-18 °C
-5 °C
11 km/h
20 mm
14 cm
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