North Hamgyong weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for North Hamgyong, North Korea. Like most weather services, we show North Hamgyong at one spot: Chongjin, its largest city. At 4:15 AM local time it was partly cloudy and 3°C (37°F). Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 1 PM (6.1 mm total). Best months for weather: Jun, Sep–Oct.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 58%
- Chance of rain
- 14%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 1 PM (6.1 mm total)
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Jun, Sep–OctOff season Nov–Apr
About Chongjin weather
Is it raining in Chongjin right now?
No. It’s partly cloudy and 3° right now. Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 1 PM (6.1 mm total).
What’s the weather like in Chongjin this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 3–14° and lows of -3–4°. Rain is likely on 2 of 7 days (Sunday, Monday). The driest day looks like Tuesday.
Has it been raining in Chongjin lately?
In the past 7 days, Chongjin had 1 rainy day and 1.2 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Chongjin?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm winter coat.
North Hamgyong weather by month
When is the best time to visit North Hamgyong?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit North Hamgyong is Jun, Sep–Oct, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Nov–Apr tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from -4°C (25°F) in January to 25°C (76°F) in August.
What is the rainiest month in North Hamgyong?
August is the wettest month, with about 183 mm (7.2 in) of rain on average. January is the driest, with about 10 mm (0.4 in).
What is the hottest month in North Hamgyong?
August is the warmest, with average highs of 25°C (76°F) and lows of 19°C (66°F). January is the coolest, with highs of -4°C (25°F) and lows of -10°C (13°F).
Does North Hamgyong have a rainy season?
Yes. Jul–Aug is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while Oct–Apr is usually dry (under 60 mm).
How warm is the sea in North Hamgyong?
The sea is warmest in August at about 25°C (77°F) and coolest in February at about 1°C (34°F). It is comfortable for swimming (22°C or more) in Jul–Sep.
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Chongjin), sea temperature from Open-Meteo Marine, forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in North Hamgyong
Weather can differ a lot within North Hamgyong: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | Best months | Rainy months | Highs | Rain a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chongjin | Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul–Aug | -4–25°C | 801 mm |
| Hwasŏng | May–Jun, Sep | Jul–Aug | -7–24°C | 738 mm |
| Myŏnggan-dong | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul | -4–25°C | 700 mm |
| Ŭndŏk | Jun, Sep–Oct | None | -6–26°C | 693 mm |
| Ŏrang | May–Jun, Sep | Jul–Aug | -7–24°C | 738 mm |
| Hwadae | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul | -4–25°C | 700 mm |
| Namyang-nodongjagu | May–Jun, Sep | None | -8–27°C | 637 mm |
| Myŏngch’ŏn | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul | -4–25°C | 700 mm |
| Kilju | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul | -4–25°C | 700 mm |
| Puryŏng-ŭp | Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul–Aug | -4–25°C | 801 mm |
| Hoeryŏng | May–Jun, Sep | None | -8–26°C | 684 mm |
| Yŏnsa-ŭp | May–Jun, Sep | Jul–Aug | -12–23°C | 734 mm |