Climate Insights for Sakchu-ŭp

, North Pyongan, North Korea

Hottest
July
28°C peak
Coldest
January
-13°C low
Wettest
August
297mm rain
Best to Visit
September
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Sakchu-ŭp is cool. The average annual temperature is 9°C and approximately 1132mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 297mm of rainfall. Sakchu-ŭp 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 -13°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.

Temperature

-20° -10° 10° 20° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: -3° Average: -8° Min: -13° Feb Max: 1° Average: -4° Min: -9° Mar Max: 9° Average: 4° Min: -1° Apr Max: 16° Average: 11° Min: 5° May Max: 21° Average: 16° Min: 11° Jun Max: 25° Average: 20° Min: 16° Jul Max: 28° Average: 24° Min: 21° Aug Max: 28° Average: 24° Min: 20° Sep Max: 24° Average: 19° Min: 15° Oct Max: 17° Average: 11° Min: 6° Nov Max: 7° Average: 2° Min: -2° Dec Max: -2° Average: -6° Min: -11°
Max
Average
Min

Sakchu-ŭp has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 41°C from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 28°C and the mean temperature sits around 24°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -13°C and the daily average is -8°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 9°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm 300mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 10mm Snow: 7mm Feb Precipitation: 25mm Snow: 12mm Mar Precipitation: 28mm Snow: 5mm Apr Precipitation: 54mm Snow: 0mm May Precipitation: 108mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 143mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 230mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 297mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 84mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 64mm Snow: 0mm Nov Precipitation: 70mm Snow: 6mm Dec Precipitation: 19mm Snow: 10mm
Precipitation
Snow

Sakchu-ŭp is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1132mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 94mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 297mm of rainfall. July and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 10mm. That's 287mm 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. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 40cm annually. February is the snowiest month with approximately 12cm.

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: 14km/h Feb Wind Speed: 16km/h Mar Wind Speed: 17km/h Apr Wind Speed: 17km/h May Wind Speed: 16km/h Jun Wind Speed: 14km/h Jul Wind Speed: 13km/h Aug Wind Speed: 12km/h Sep Wind Speed: 12km/h Oct Wind Speed: 14km/h Nov Wind Speed: 14km/h Dec Wind Speed: 14km/h
Wind Speed

Sakchu-ŭp is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 14km/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 17km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, 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 5km/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 Sakchu-ŭp, which began on March 20, 2026. Sakchu-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 July at around 28°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -13°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from -1 to 21°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 190mm for the season, averaging 63mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 17km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 16 to 28°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 670mm across the season with a monthly average of 223mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 13km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from -2 to 24°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 218mm for the season, averaging 73mm per month. Expect around 6cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 14km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from -13 to 1°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 54mm over the season and a monthly average of 18mm. Expect around 29cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 15km/h. Heavy layering and insulated outerwear are essential — exposed skin should be minimised outdoors.

Best Time to Visit

Jan -8°
Feb -4°
Mar
Apr 11°
May 16°
Jun 20°
Jul 24°
Aug 24°
Sep 19°
Oct 11°
Nov
Dec -6°

The best time to visit Sakchu-ŭp is during September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 84mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 28°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to -13°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 Sakchu-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
-13 °C
-3 °C
14 km/h
10 mm
7 cm
Feb
-9 °C
1 °C
16 km/h
25 mm
12 cm
Mar Current
-1 °C
9 °C
17 km/h
28 mm
5 cm
Apr
5 °C
16 °C
17 km/h
54 mm
0 cm
May
11 °C
21 °C
16 km/h
108 mm
0 cm
Jun
16 °C
25 °C
14 km/h
143 mm
0 cm
Jul
21 °C
28 °C
13 km/h
230 mm
0 cm
Aug
20 °C
28 °C
12 km/h
297 mm
0 cm
Sep
15 °C
24 °C
12 km/h
84 mm
0 cm
Oct
6 °C
17 °C
14 km/h
64 mm
0 cm
Nov
-2 °C
7 °C
14 km/h
70 mm
6 cm
Dec
-11 °C
-2 °C
14 km/h
19 mm
10 cm
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