Kaesŏng weather
At 4:15 AM local time it was partly cloudy and 4°C (40°F). Light rain for 10 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 2.5 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Kaesŏng, Kaesong, North Korea.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 64%
- Chance of rain
- 5%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 10 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 2.5 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Apr–Jun, Sep–OctOff season Jul–Aug, Dec–Feb
About Kaesŏng weather
Is it raining in Kaesŏng right now?
No. It’s partly cloudy and 4° right now. Light rain for 10 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 2.5 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Kaesŏng this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 5–17° and lows of -3–9°. Rain is likely on 1 of 7 days (Sunday). The driest day looks like Wednesday.
Has it been raining in Kaesŏng lately?
In the past 7 days, Kaesŏng had 1 rainy day and 1.0 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Kaesŏng?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm winter coat.
Kaesŏng weather by month
When is the best time to visit Kaesŏng?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Kaesŏng is Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Jul–Aug, Dec–Feb tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 0°C (32°F) in January to 28°C (82°F) in August.
What is the rainiest month in Kaesŏng?
July is the wettest month, with about 332 mm (13.1 in) of rain on average. January is the driest, with about 14 mm (0.6 in).
What is the hottest month in Kaesŏng?
August is the warmest, with average highs of 28°C (82°F) and lows of 21°C (70°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 0°C (32°F) and lows of -9°C (15°F).
Does Kaesŏng have a rainy season?
Yes. Jul–Aug is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while Oct–Mar is usually dry (under 60 mm).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months