Climate Insights for Puryŏng

, North Hamgyong Province, North Korea

Hottest
August
24°C peak
Coldest
January
-14°C low
Wettest
August
306mm rain
Best to Visit
June
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Puryŏng is cool. The average annual temperature is 7°C and approximately 1064mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 306mm of rainfall. Puryŏng 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 -14°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 141cm accumulating over the season.

Temperature

-20° -10° 10° 20° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: -4° Average: -9° Min: -14° Feb Max: -2° Average: -7° Min: -12° Mar Max: 5° Average: 1° Min: -4° Apr Max: 11° Average: 7° Min: 3° May Max: 17° Average: 12° Min: 8° Jun Max: 19° Average: 16° Min: 13° Jul Max: 23° Average: 20° Min: 18° Aug Max: 24° Average: 21° Min: 19° Sep Max: 21° Average: 17° Min: 13° Oct Max: 14° Average: 10° Min: 5° Nov Max: 5° Average: 1° Min: -3° Dec Max: -2° Average: -6° Min: -10°
Max
Average
Min

Puryŏng has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 38°C from the coldest to warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 24°C with a mean of 21°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -14°C and the daily average is -9°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 8°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm 300mm 350mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 22mm Snow: 22mm Feb Precipitation: 32mm Snow: 30mm Mar Precipitation: 39mm Snow: 31mm Apr Precipitation: 37mm Snow: 6mm May Precipitation: 110mm Snow: 6mm Jun Precipitation: 95mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 134mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 306mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 176mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 40mm Snow: 2mm Nov Precipitation: 41mm Snow: 13mm Dec Precipitation: 32mm Snow: 30mm
Precipitation
Snow

Puryŏng is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1064mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 89mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 306mm of rainfall. September and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 22mm. That's 283mm 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 141cm accumulating over the season. March typically sees the most snow at around 31cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 3km/h Feb Wind Speed: 3km/h Mar Wind Speed: 2km/h Apr Wind Speed: 2km/h May Wind Speed: 2km/h Jun Wind Speed: 2km/h Jul Wind Speed: 1km/h Aug Wind Speed: 2km/h Sep Wind Speed: 2km/h Oct Wind Speed: 3km/h Nov Wind Speed: 3km/h Dec Wind Speed: 3km/h
Wind Speed

Puryŏng is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 2km/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 3km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 1km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 2km/h difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

3 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Puryŏng, which began on March 20, 2026. Puryŏng 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 24°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -14°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 3 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from -4 to 17°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 186mm for the season, averaging 62mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 13 to 24°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 535mm across the season with a monthly average of 178mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from -3 to 21°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 257mm for the season, averaging 86mm per month. Expect around 15cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from -14 to -2°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 86mm over the season and a monthly average of 29mm. Expect around 83cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 3km/h. Heavy layering and insulated outerwear are essential — exposed skin should be minimised outdoors.

Best Time to Visit

Jan -9°
Feb -7°
Mar
Apr
May 12°
Jun 16°
Jul 20°
Aug 21°
Sep 17°
Oct 10°
Nov
Dec -6°

The best time to visit Puryŏng is during June, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 16°C with modest rainfall averaging 95mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 24°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to -14°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 Puryŏng 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
-14 °C
-4 °C
3 km/h
22 mm
22 cm
Feb
-12 °C
-2 °C
3 km/h
32 mm
30 cm
Mar
-4 °C
5 °C
2 km/h
39 mm
31 cm
Apr
3 °C
11 °C
2 km/h
37 mm
6 cm
May
8 °C
17 °C
2 km/h
110 mm
6 cm
Jun Current
13 °C
19 °C
2 km/h
95 mm
0 cm
Jul
18 °C
23 °C
1 km/h
134 mm
0 cm
Aug
19 °C
24 °C
2 km/h
306 mm
0 cm
Sep
13 °C
21 °C
2 km/h
176 mm
0 cm
Oct
5 °C
14 °C
3 km/h
40 mm
2 cm
Nov
-3 °C
5 °C
3 km/h
41 mm
13 cm
Dec
-10 °C
-2 °C
3 km/h
32 mm
30 cm
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