Climate Insights for Donghae City

The climate in Donghae City is temperate. The average annual temperature is 14°C and approximately 1173mm of precipitation falls per year. Donghae City receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Donghae City 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 1°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.

Temperatures in Donghae City vary considerably across the year, with a 26°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 25°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 1°C and an average of 3°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 4°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between November and December, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.

Donghae City is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1173mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 98mm per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 196mm of rainfall. August and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 42mm. That's 154mm less than September, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 31cm annually. February is the snowiest month with approximately 10cm.

Donghae City is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 23km/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 25km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 19km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 6km/h 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 25km/h in winter, 24km/h in spring, 19km/h in summer, 22km/h in autumn.

It is currently spring in Donghae City, which began on March 20, 2026. Donghae City 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 1°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The best time to visit Donghae City is during May and June, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 71mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 27°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 1°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 Donghae City 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.