Climate Insights for Sariwon

Sariwon-si, North Hwanghae, North Korea

Hottest
August
30°C peak86°F peak
Coldest
January
-8°C low18°F low
Wettest
July
207 mm rain8.2 in rain
Best to Visit
May
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Sariwon is temperate. The average annual temperature is 12°C and approximately 973 mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 207 mm of rainfall. Sariwon 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 -8°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.The climate in Sariwon is temperate. The average annual temperature is 54°F and approximately 38.3 in of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 8.2 in of rainfall. Sariwon 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 18°F. Light snow can occur between January and December.

Temperature

-10°0°10°20°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 1°Average: -4°Min: -8°FebMax: 4°Average: -1°Min: -5°MarMax: 11°Average: 6°Min: 1°AprMax: 18°Average: 12°Min: 7°MayMax: 23°Average: 18°Min: 13°JunMax: 27°Average: 22°Min: 18°JulMax: 30°Average: 26°Min: 23°AugMax: 30°Average: 26°Min: 23°SepMax: 26°Average: 21°Min: 17°OctMax: 19°Average: 14°Min: 9°NovMax: 11°Average: 6°Min: 1°DecMax: 2°Average: -2°Min: -6°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 34°FAverage: 25°FMin: 18°FFebMax: 39°FAverage: 30°FMin: 22°FMarMax: 53°FAverage: 42°FMin: 33°FAprMax: 64°FAverage: 54°FMin: 45°FMayMax: 73°FAverage: 64°FMin: 55°FJunMax: 81°FAverage: 72°FMin: 65°FJulMax: 85°FAverage: 79°FMin: 73°FAugMax: 86°FAverage: 79°FMin: 73°FSepMax: 79°FAverage: 70°FMin: 63°FOctMax: 67°FAverage: 57°FMin: 49°FNovMax: 52°FAverage: 42°FMin: 34°FDecMax: 36°FAverage: 28°FMin: 21°F
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Sariwon has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 38°C from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 26°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -8°C and the daily average is -4°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.Sariwon has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 68°F from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 86°F and the mean temperature sits around 79°F. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to 18°F and the daily average is 25°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 16°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between November and December, with a 14°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 15mmSnow: 8mmFebPrecipitation: 20mmSnow: 8mmMarPrecipitation: 33mmSnow: 4mmAprPrecipitation: 56mmSnow: 1mmMayPrecipitation: 88mmSnow: 0mmJunPrecipitation: 121mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 207mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 191mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 116mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 61mmSnow: 0mmNovPrecipitation: 42mmSnow: 2mmDecPrecipitation: 23mmSnow: 7mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0.6inSnow (in): 3inFebPrecipitation: 0.8inSnow (in): 3inMarPrecipitation: 1.3inSnow (in): 2inAprPrecipitation: 2.2inSnow (in): 0inMayPrecipitation: 3.5inSnow (in): 0inJunPrecipitation: 4.8inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 8.2inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 7.5inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 4.6inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 2.4inSnow (in): 0inNovPrecipitation: 1.7inSnow (in): 1inDecPrecipitation: 0.9inSnow (in): 3in
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Sariwon is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 973 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 81 mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 207 mm of rainfall. August and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 15 mm. That's 192 mm 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 29cm annually. February is the snowiest month with approximately 8cm.Sariwon is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 38.3 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.2 in per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 8.1 in of rainfall. August and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 0.6 in. That's 7.6 in 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 12in annually. February is the snowiest month with approximately 3in.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 10km/hFebWind Speed: 11km/hMarWind Speed: 11km/hAprWind Speed: 11km/hMayWind Speed: 10km/hJunWind Speed: 9km/hJulWind Speed: 9km/hAugWind Speed: 8km/hSepWind Speed: 8km/hOctWind Speed: 9km/hNovWind Speed: 10km/hDecWind Speed: 10km/h
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0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 6mphFebWind Speed: 7mphMarWind Speed: 7mphAprWind Speed: 7mphMayWind Speed: 6mphJunWind Speed: 5mphJulWind Speed: 5mphAugWind Speed: 5mphSepWind Speed: 5mphOctWind Speed: 6mphNovWind Speed: 6mphDecWind Speed: 6mph
Wind Speed

Sariwon is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 10km/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 11km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 8km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3km/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 11km/h in winter, 10km/h in spring, 8km/h in summer, 9km/h in autumn.Sariwon is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 6mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 7mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 5mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2mph 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 7mph in winter, 7mph in spring, 5mph in summer, 6mph in autumn.

Best Time to Visit

Jan-4°25°F
Feb-1°30°F
Mar6°42°F
Apr12°54°F
May18°64°F
Jun22°72°F
Jul26°79°F
Aug26°79°F
Sep21°70°F
Oct14°57°F
Nov6°42°F
Dec-2°28°F

The best time to visit Sariwon is during May, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 88 mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 30°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to -8°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 best time to visit Sariwon is during May, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 64°F with modest rainfall averaging 3.5 in per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 86°F, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 18°F. 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 Sariwon 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.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Sariwon based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in inches (in) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). 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
-8 °C18 °F
1 °C34 °F
10 km/h6 mph
15 mm0.6 in
8 cm3 in
Feb
-5 °C22 °F
4 °C39 °F
11 km/h7 mph
20 mm0.8 in
8 cm3 in
Mar
1 °C33 °F
11 °C53 °F
11 km/h7 mph
33 mm1.3 in
4 cm2 in
Apr
7 °C45 °F
18 °C64 °F
11 km/h7 mph
56 mm2.2 in
1 cm0 in
May
13 °C55 °F
23 °C73 °F
10 km/h6 mph
88 mm3.5 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
18 °C65 °F
27 °C81 °F
9 km/h5 mph
121 mm4.8 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
23 °C73 °F
30 °C85 °F
9 km/h5 mph
207 mm8.2 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
23 °C73 °F
30 °C86 °F
8 km/h5 mph
191 mm7.5 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
17 °C63 °F
26 °C79 °F
8 km/h5 mph
116 mm4.6 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
9 °C49 °F
19 °C67 °F
9 km/h6 mph
61 mm2.4 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
1 °C34 °F
11 °C52 °F
10 km/h6 mph
42 mm1.7 in
2 cm1 in
Dec
-6 °C21 °F
2 °C36 °F
10 km/h6 mph
23 mm0.9 in
7 cm3 in