Climate Insights for Ŭndŏk

, North Hamgyong Province, North Korea

Hottest
August
25°C peak
Coldest
January
-12°C low
Wettest
August
238mm rain
Best to Visit
June
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Ŭndŏk is cool. The average annual temperature is 8°C and approximately 836mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 238mm of rainfall. Ŭndŏk 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, December, February, when temperatures can drop to -12°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 78cm accumulating over the season.

Temperature

-20° -10° 10° 20° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: -3° Average: -8° Min: -12° Feb Max: 0° Average: -5° Min: -9° Mar Max: 7° Average: 2° Min: -2° Apr Max: 13° Average: 8° Min: 3° May Max: 18° Average: 13° Min: 9° Jun Max: 21° Average: 17° Min: 14° Jul Max: 25° Average: 21° Min: 19° Aug Max: 25° Average: 22° Min: 19° Sep Max: 22° Average: 17° Min: 13° Oct Max: 15° Average: 10° Min: 5° Nov Max: 5° Average: 1° Min: -3° Dec Max: -2° Average: -6° Min: -10°
Max
Average
Min

Ŭndŏk has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 37°C from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 25°C and the mean temperature sits around 22°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -12°C and the daily average is -8°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 9°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 16mm Snow: 15mm Feb Precipitation: 21mm Snow: 19mm Mar Precipitation: 32mm Snow: 21mm Apr Precipitation: 35mm Snow: 1mm May Precipitation: 105mm Snow: 1mm Jun Precipitation: 85mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 104mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 238mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 113mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 35mm Snow: 0mm Nov Precipitation: 40mm Snow: 8mm Dec Precipitation: 13mm Snow: 11mm
Precipitation
Snow

Ŭndŏk is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 836mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 70mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 238mm of rainfall. September and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 13mm. That's 224mm 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 78cm accumulating over the season. March typically sees the most snow at around 21cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 4km/h Feb Wind Speed: 4km/h Mar Wind Speed: 3km/h Apr Wind Speed: 3km/h May Wind Speed: 3km/h Jun Wind Speed: 2km/h Jul Wind Speed: 2km/h Aug Wind Speed: 2km/h Sep Wind Speed: 2km/h Oct Wind Speed: 3km/h Nov Wind Speed: 4km/h Dec Wind Speed: 4km/h
Wind Speed

Ŭndŏk is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 4km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 2km/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 Ŭndŏk, which began on March 20, 2026. Ŭndŏk 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 -12°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 3 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from -2 to 18°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 171mm for the season, averaging 57mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 3km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 14 to 25°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 427mm across the season with a monthly average of 142mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from -3 to 22°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 188mm for the season, averaging 63mm per month. Expect around 8cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 3km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from -12 to 0°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 50mm over the season and a monthly average of 17mm. Expect around 46cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 4km/h. Heavy layering and insulated outerwear are essential — exposed skin should be minimised outdoors.

Best Time to Visit

Jan -8°
Feb -5°
Mar
Apr
May 13°
Jun 17°
Jul 21°
Aug 22°
Sep 17°
Oct 10°
Nov
Dec -6°

The best time to visit Ŭndŏk is during June, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 17°C with modest rainfall averaging 85mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 25°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to -12°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 Ŭndŏk 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
-12 °C
-3 °C
4 km/h
16 mm
15 cm
Feb
-9 °C
0 °C
4 km/h
21 mm
19 cm
Mar
-2 °C
7 °C
3 km/h
32 mm
21 cm
Apr
3 °C
13 °C
3 km/h
35 mm
1 cm
May
9 °C
18 °C
3 km/h
105 mm
1 cm
Jun Current
14 °C
21 °C
2 km/h
85 mm
0 cm
Jul
19 °C
25 °C
2 km/h
104 mm
0 cm
Aug
19 °C
25 °C
2 km/h
238 mm
0 cm
Sep
13 °C
22 °C
2 km/h
113 mm
0 cm
Oct
5 °C
15 °C
3 km/h
35 mm
0 cm
Nov
-3 °C
5 °C
4 km/h
40 mm
8 cm
Dec
-10 °C
-2 °C
4 km/h
13 mm
11 cm
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