Hamhŭng Weather in January

What's the weather like in Hamhŭng (Hamgyŏng-namdo) in January 2025?

The climate in Hamhŭng during January can be summarized as cold and dry.

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.

Hamhŭng weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature -0.6°C 30.9°F
Nightly temperature -11°C 12.2°F
Average temperature -5.8°C 21.6°F
Daily sunshine 6.2 hrs
Avg rainfall 25 mm 1 ins
Rainy days 7 days
Sea temperature 6.4°C 43.5°F
Humidity 58%
Windspeed 11.2kph 7 mph

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.

January temperatures in Hamhŭng

Hamhŭng average temperature in January

January rainfall

Hamhŭng average rain in January

January hourly sunshine

Hamhŭng average rain in January

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Hamhŭng in January 2024.

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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
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