When is the best time to go to Hamhŭng

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Hamhŭng, North Korea. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Hamhŭng weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Hamhŭng are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Hamhŭng January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
-1°C 25mm 6.2hrs 10.7hrs

The weather in January in Hamhŭng is characteristically cold and dry.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Hamhŭng for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the winter in Hamhŭng and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -1°C (31°F), whilst at night -11°C (12°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Hamhŭng with around 25mm 1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Hamhŭng weather in January »

February

Hamhŭng February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
1°C 27mm 6.9hrs 11.6hrs

February in Hamhŭng is generally dry with the temperature being cold.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Hamhŭng.

February is in the winter in Hamhŭng and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 2°C (35°F), whilst at night -9°C (16°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Hamhŭng with around 27mm 1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Hamhŭng weather in February »

March

Hamhŭng March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
7°C 38mm 7.6hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in Hamhŭng is characteristically cool and reasonably dry.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Hamhŭng for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

March is in the spring in Hamhŭng and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 7°C (45°F), whilst at night -3°C (27°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Hamhŭng with around 38mm 1.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Hamhŭng weather in March »

April

Hamhŭng April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
14°C 55mm 8.1hrs 14.1hrs

Hamhŭng's weather in April is typically cool and reasonably dry in nature.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Hamhŭng, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

April is in the spring in Hamhŭng and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (60°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Hamhŭng with around 55mm 2.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Hamhŭng weather in April »

May

Hamhŭng May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 71mm 8.6hrs 15.3hrs

May is a reasonably dry month in Hamhŭng and the temperature is generally mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Hamhŭng, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

May is in the spring in Hamhŭng and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 9°C (49°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Hamhŭng with around 71mm 2.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Hamhŭng weather in May »

June

Hamhŭng June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 114mm 7.7hrs 10.7hrs

The weather in June in Hamhŭng is characteristically warm and damp.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Hamhŭng for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

June is in the summer in Hamhŭng and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Hamhŭng with around 114mm 4.5 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Hamhŭng weather in June »

July

Hamhŭng July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 243mm 6.2hrs 11.6hrs

July in Hamhŭng is generally very wet with the temperature being warm.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Hamhŭng for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

July is in the summer in Hamhŭng and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 19°C (66°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Hamhŭng with around 243mm 9.5 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Hamhŭng weather in July »

August

Hamhŭng August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 271mm 6.5hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in Hamhŭng is characteristically hot, humid and very wet.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Hamhŭng for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

August is in the summer in Hamhŭng and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 19°C (67°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Hamhŭng with around 271mm 10.7 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Hamhŭng weather in August »

September

Hamhŭng September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 152mm 7.2hrs 14.1hrs

Hamhŭng's weather in September is typically mild and wet in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Hamhŭng for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

September is in the fall / autumn in Hamhŭng and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Hamhŭng with around 152mm 6 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Hamhŭng weather in September »

October

Hamhŭng October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
16°C 56mm 7.1hrs 15.3hrs

October is a reasonably dry month in Hamhŭng and the temperature is generally mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Hamhŭng, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

October is in the fall / autumn in Hamhŭng and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 6°C (44°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Hamhŭng with around 56mm 2.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Hamhŭng weather in October »

November

Hamhŭng November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
9°C 48mm 5.9hrs 10.7hrs

Cool and reasonably dry weather often prevails in Hamhŭng during the month of November

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Hamhŭng for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

November is in the fall / autumn in Hamhŭng and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 10°C (49°F), whilst at night -0°C (31°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Hamhŭng with around 48mm 1.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Hamhŭng weather in November »

December

Hamhŭng December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
2°C 27mm 5.8hrs 11.6hrs

December in Hamhŭng is generally dry with the temperature being cold.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Hamhŭng.

December is in the winter in Hamhŭng and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 2°C (36°F), whilst at night -7°C (19°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Hamhŭng with around 27mm 1.1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Hamhŭng weather in December »

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Hamhŭng weather stats

Hamhŭng weather statistics
Hottest month: August 27.1°C 80.8°F
Driest month: January 25mm 1ins
Sunniest month: March 7.6hrs
Coldest month: January -0.8°C 30.6°F
Wettest month: August 271mm 10.7ins
Warmest sea: August 23.7°C 74.7°F
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