Myŏngch’ŏn weather
At 4:15 AM local time it was partly cloudy and 4°C (39°F). Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 7 AM, 8 AM, 9 AM, 10 AM, 11 AM (7.9 mm total). Best months for weather: May–Jun, Sep–Oct. Myŏngch’ŏn sits 234 m (768 ft) above sea level, which keeps it cooler than the coast. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Myŏngch’ŏn, North Hamgyong, North Korea.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 72%
- Chance of rain
- 2%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 7 AM, 8 AM, 9 AM, 10 AM, 11 AM (7.9 mm total)
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season May–Jun, Sep–OctOff season Nov–Mar
About Myŏngch’ŏn weather
Is it raining in Myŏngch’ŏn right now?
No. It’s partly cloudy and 4° right now. Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 7 AM, 8 AM, 9 AM, 10 AM, 11 AM (7.9 mm total).
What’s the weather like in Myŏngch’ŏn this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 3–15° and lows of -7–7°. Rain is likely on 1 of 7 days (Sunday). The driest day looks like Tuesday.
Has it been raining in Myŏngch’ŏn lately?
Barely. The past 7 days were mostly dry, with 0.0 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Myŏngch’ŏn?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm winter coat.
Myŏngch’ŏn weather by month
When is the best time to visit Myŏngch’ŏn?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Myŏngch’ŏn is May–Jun, Sep–Oct, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Nov–Mar tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from -4°C (26°F) in January to 25°C (77°F) in August.
What is the rainiest month in Myŏngch’ŏn?
July is the wettest month, with about 156 mm (6.1 in) of rain on average. January is the driest, with about 12 mm (0.5 in).
What is the hottest month in Myŏngch’ŏn?
August is the warmest, with average highs of 25°C (77°F) and lows of 17°C (63°F). January is the coolest, with highs of -4°C (26°F) and lows of -12°C (10°F).
Does Myŏngch’ŏn have a rainy season?
Yes. Jul is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while Oct–Apr 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