Climate Insights for Wŏnju

The climate in Wŏnju is temperate. The average annual temperature is 12°C and approximately 1144mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 272mm of rainfall. Wŏnju is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, June. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to -7°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.

Wŏnju has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 36°C from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 25°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -7°C and the daily average is -2°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 7°C shift in average temperatures.

Wŏnju is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1144mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 95mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 272mm of rainfall. August and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 26mm. That's 246mm less than July, 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. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 45cm annually. February is the snowiest month with approximately 14cm.

Wŏnju 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 April, averaging 3km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 2km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently summer in Wŏnju, which began on June 21, 2026. Wŏnju 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 29°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -7°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 92 days from now.

The best time to visit Wŏnju is during May and June, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 88mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 29°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to -7°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 Wŏnju 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.