Climate Insights for Ongjin

The climate in Ongjin is temperate. The average annual temperature is 12°C and approximately 908mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 174mm of rainfall. Ongjin 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 Ongjin vary considerably across the year, with a 31°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 27°C and the mean temperature sits around 26°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 5°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between November and December, with a 7°C shift in average temperatures.

Ongjin is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 908mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 76mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 174mm of rainfall. August and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 21mm. That's 153mm 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 31cm annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 10cm.

Ongjin is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 15km/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 18km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 12km/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. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 18km/h in winter, 15km/h in spring, 12km/h in summer, 15km/h in autumn.

It is currently summer in Ongjin, which began on June 21, 2026. Ongjin 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 27°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -4°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 (7 days from now).

The best time to visit Ongjin is during May and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 15°C with modest rainfall averaging 72mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 27°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 Ongjin 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.