Climate Insights for Songwŏn-ŭp

, Chagang-do, North Korea

Hottest
July
26°C peak
Coldest
January
-18°C low
Wettest
July
257mm rain
Best to Visit
September
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Songwŏn-ŭp is cool. The average annual temperature is 7°C and approximately 1218mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 257mm of rainfall. Songwŏn-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 -18°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 90cm accumulating over the season.

Temperature

-20° -10° 10° 20° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: -5° Average: -11° Min: -18° Feb Max: -1° Average: -7° Min: -14° Mar Max: 7° Average: 2° Min: -3° Apr Max: 14° Average: 9° Min: 3° May Max: 19° Average: 14° Min: 8° Jun Max: 23° Average: 18° Min: 14° Jul Max: 26° Average: 22° Min: 18° Aug Max: 26° Average: 21° Min: 18° Sep Max: 22° Average: 17° Min: 12° Oct Max: 15° Average: 9° Min: 3° Nov Max: 5° Average: 1° Min: -4° Dec Max: -3° Average: -9° Min: -15°
Max
Average
Min

Songwŏn-ŭp has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 44°C from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 26°C and the mean temperature sits around 22°C. January brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -18°C and an average temperature of -11°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°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: 19mm Snow: 14mm Feb Precipitation: 30mm Snow: 20mm Mar Precipitation: 50mm Snow: 18mm Apr Precipitation: 65mm Snow: 5mm May Precipitation: 117mm Snow: 1mm Jun Precipitation: 153mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 257mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 255mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 95mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 67mm Snow: 1mm Nov Precipitation: 81mm Snow: 14mm Dec Precipitation: 29mm Snow: 19mm
Precipitation
Snow

Songwŏn-ŭp is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1218mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 102mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 257mm of rainfall. August and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 19mm. That's 238mm 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. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 90cm accumulating over the season. February typically sees the most snow at around 20cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 11km/h Feb Wind Speed: 12km/h Mar Wind Speed: 13km/h Apr Wind Speed: 14km/h May Wind Speed: 13km/h Jun Wind Speed: 10km/h Jul Wind Speed: 9km/h Aug Wind Speed: 9km/h Sep Wind Speed: 9km/h Oct Wind Speed: 11km/h Nov Wind Speed: 11km/h Dec Wind Speed: 11km/h
Wind Speed

Songwŏn-ŭp is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 11km/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 14km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 9km/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 Songwŏn-ŭp, which began on March 20, 2026. Songwŏn-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 26°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -18°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from -3 to 19°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 233mm for the season, averaging 78mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 13km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 14 to 26°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 665mm across the season with a monthly average of 222mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 10km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from -4 to 22°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 243mm for the season, averaging 81mm per month. Expect around 15cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 10km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from -18 to -1°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 78mm over the season and a monthly average of 26mm. Expect around 52cm 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 -11°
Feb -7°
Mar
Apr
May 14°
Jun 18°
Jul 22°
Aug 21°
Sep 17°
Oct
Nov
Dec -9°

The best time to visit Songwŏn-ŭp is during September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 17°C with modest rainfall averaging 95mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 26°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to -18°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 Songwŏn-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
-18 °C
-5 °C
11 km/h
19 mm
14 cm
Feb
-14 °C
-1 °C
12 km/h
30 mm
20 cm
Mar Current
-3 °C
7 °C
13 km/h
50 mm
18 cm
Apr
3 °C
14 °C
14 km/h
65 mm
5 cm
May
8 °C
19 °C
13 km/h
117 mm
1 cm
Jun
14 °C
23 °C
10 km/h
153 mm
0 cm
Jul
18 °C
26 °C
9 km/h
257 mm
0 cm
Aug
18 °C
26 °C
9 km/h
255 mm
0 cm
Sep
12 °C
22 °C
9 km/h
95 mm
0 cm
Oct
3 °C
15 °C
11 km/h
67 mm
1 cm
Nov
-4 °C
5 °C
11 km/h
81 mm
14 cm
Dec
-15 °C
-3 °C
11 km/h
29 mm
19 cm
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