Climate Insights for Chongjin

The climate in Chongjin is cool. The average annual temperature is 9°C and approximately 1091mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 293mm of rainfall. Chongjin 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 -8°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 177cm accumulating over the season.

Temperatures in Chongjin vary considerably across the year, with a 33°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 25°C with a mean of 24°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -8°C and the daily average is -5°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 4°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 8°C shift in average temperatures.

Chongjin is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1091mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 91mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 293mm of rainfall. September and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 17mm. That's 276mm 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 177cm accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 59cm.

Chongjin is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is November, averaging 5km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 3km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently summer in Chongjin, which began on June 21, 2026. Chongjin 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 25°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -8°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 52 days from now.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Chongjin 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.