Kangwŏn-do weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Kangwŏn-do, North Korea. Like most weather services, we show Kangwŏn-do at one spot: Wŏnsan, its largest city. At 6:30 AM local time it was partly cloudy and 8°C (46°F). Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 7 PM (2.0 mm total). Best months for weather: May–Jun, Sep–Oct.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 66%
- Chance of rain
- 10%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 7 PM (2.0 mm total)
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season May–Jun, Sep–OctOff season Jul–Aug, Nov–Mar
About Wŏnsan weather
Is it raining in Wŏnsan right now?
No. It’s partly cloudy and 8° right now. Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 7 PM (2.0 mm total).
What’s the weather like in Wŏnsan this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 9–19° and lows of -3–8°. Rain is likely on 1 of 7 days (Sunday). The driest day looks like Monday.
Has it been raining in Wŏnsan lately?
Barely. The past 7 days were mostly dry, with 0.0 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Wŏnsan?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm winter coat.
Kangwŏn-do weather by month
When is the best time to visit Kangwŏn-do?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Kangwŏn-do is May–Jun, Sep–Oct, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Jul–Aug, Nov–Mar tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from -2°C (29°F) in January to 26°C (78°F) in August.
What is the rainiest month in Kangwŏn-do?
July is the wettest month, with about 359 mm (14.1 in) of rain on average. January is the driest, with about 17 mm (0.7 in).
What is the hottest month in Kangwŏn-do?
August is the warmest, with average highs of 26°C (78°F) and lows of 20°C (67°F). January is the coolest, with highs of -2°C (29°F) and lows of -10°C (14°F).
Does Kangwŏn-do have a rainy season?
Yes. Jul–Sep is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while Dec–Mar is usually dry (under 60 mm).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Wŏnsan), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in Kangwŏn-do
Weather can differ a lot within Kangwŏn-do: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | Best months | Rainy months | Highs | Rain a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wŏnsan | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul–Sep | -2–26°C | 1,292 mm |
| Anbyŏn-ŭp | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul–Sep | -2–26°C | 1,292 mm |
| Kosan | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul–Sep | -2–26°C | 1,292 mm |
| Hoeyang | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul–Aug | -3–26°C | 1,277 mm |
| T’ongch’ŏn-ŭp | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul–Sep | 1–26°C | 1,351 mm |