Climate Insights for Yuktae-dong

, South Hamgyong, North Korea

Hottest
August
25°C peak
Coldest
January
-1°C low
Wettest
August
240mm rain
Best to Visit
June, October
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Yuktae-dong is temperate. The average annual temperature is 12°C and approximately 1036mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 240mm of rainfall. Yuktae-dong 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. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 78cm accumulating over the season.

Temperature

-10° 10° 20° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 2° Average: 0° Min: -1° Feb Max: 3° Average: 1° Min: -1° Mar Max: 7° Average: 5° Min: 3° Apr Max: 11° Average: 9° Min: 7° May Max: 15° Average: 14° Min: 12° Jun Max: 19° Average: 18° Min: 17° Jul Max: 23° Average: 22° Min: 22° Aug Max: 25° Average: 24° Min: 23° Sep Max: 21° Average: 21° Min: 20° Oct Max: 17° Average: 15° Min: 14° Nov Max: 10° Average: 9° Min: 7° Dec Max: 4° Average: 2° Min: 0°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Yuktae-dong 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 25°C and the mean temperature sits around 24°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -1°C and the daily average is 0°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 3°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 7°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: 37mm Snow: 23mm Feb Precipitation: 36mm Snow: 26mm Mar Precipitation: 29mm Snow: 7mm Apr Precipitation: 37mm Snow: 2mm May Precipitation: 92mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 69mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 182mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 240mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 124mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 74mm Snow: 0mm Nov Precipitation: 72mm Snow: 4mm Dec Precipitation: 44mm Snow: 17mm
Precipitation
Snow

Yuktae-dong is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1036mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 86mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 240mm of rainfall. July and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 29mm. That's 211mm 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. February typically sees the most snow at around 26cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 5km/h Feb Wind Speed: 5km/h Mar Wind Speed: 5km/h Apr Wind Speed: 5km/h May Wind Speed: 5km/h Jun Wind Speed: 4km/h Jul Wind Speed: 4km/h Aug Wind Speed: 4km/h Sep Wind Speed: 4km/h Oct Wind Speed: 5km/h Nov Wind Speed: 6km/h Dec Wind Speed: 6km/h
Wind Speed

Yuktae-dong is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 5km/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 6km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 4km/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.

Seasons

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

3 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Yuktae-dong, which began on March 20, 2026. Yuktae-dong 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 -1°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 3 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 3 to 15°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 158mm for the season, averaging 53mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 5km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 17 to 25°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 491mm across the season with a monthly average of 164mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 4km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 7 to 21°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 270mm for the season, averaging 90mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 5km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from -1 to 4°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 117mm over the season and a monthly average of 39mm. Expect around 65cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 5km/h. Warm winter clothing and waterproof boots are a must, and travel may be affected by snow.

Best Time to Visit

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May 14°
Jun 18°
Jul 22°
Aug 24°
Sep 21°
Oct 15°
Nov
Dec

The best time to visit Yuktae-dong is during June and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 17°C with modest rainfall averaging 71mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 25°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.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Yuktae-dong 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
-1 °C
2 °C
5 km/h
37 mm
23 cm
Feb
-1 °C
3 °C
5 km/h
36 mm
26 cm
Mar
3 °C
7 °C
5 km/h
29 mm
7 cm
Apr
7 °C
11 °C
5 km/h
37 mm
2 cm
May
12 °C
15 °C
5 km/h
92 mm
0 cm
Jun Current
17 °C
19 °C
4 km/h
69 mm
0 cm
Jul
22 °C
23 °C
4 km/h
182 mm
0 cm
Aug
23 °C
25 °C
4 km/h
240 mm
0 cm
Sep
20 °C
21 °C
4 km/h
124 mm
0 cm
Oct
14 °C
17 °C
5 km/h
74 mm
0 cm
Nov
7 °C
10 °C
6 km/h
72 mm
4 cm
Dec
0 °C
4 °C
6 km/h
44 mm
17 cm
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