Climate Insights for Songwŏn

The climate in Songwŏn is cool. The average annual temperature is 8°C and approximately 1382mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 315mm of rainfall. Songwŏn 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 -17°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 67cm accumulating over the season.

Songwŏn has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 44°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 -17°C and an average temperature of -10°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.

Songwŏn is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1382mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 115mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 315mm of rainfall. July and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 17mm. That's 298mm 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 67cm accumulating over the season. February typically sees the most snow at around 16cm.

Songwŏn is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 13km/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 11km/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.

It is currently spring in Songwŏn, which began on March 20, 2026. Songwŏn 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 -17°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Songwŏn 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.