Chongjin weather
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. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Chongjin, North Hamgyong, North Korea.
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.
Chongjin weather by month
When is the best time to visit Chongjin?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Chongjin 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 Chongjin?
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 Chongjin?
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 Chongjin 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 Chongjin?
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), sea temperature from Open-Meteo Marine, forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months