South Hamgyong weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for South Hamgyong, North Korea. Like most weather services, we show South Hamgyong at one spot: Hamhŭng, its largest city. At 7:30 AM local time it was cloudy and 5°C (42°F). Light rain for 2 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.4 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: May–Jun, Sep–Oct.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 88%
- Chance of rain
- 8%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 2 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.4 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season May–Jun, Sep–OctOff season Jul–Aug, Nov–Mar
About Hamhŭng weather
Is it raining in Hamhŭng right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 5° right now. Light rain for 2 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.4 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Hamhŭng this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 8–17° and lows of -4–6°. Rain is likely on 1 of 7 days (Sunday). The driest day looks like Tuesday.
Has it been raining in Hamhŭng lately?
In the past 7 days, Hamhŭng had 1 rainy day and 1.2 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Hamhŭng?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm winter coat.
South Hamgyong weather by month
When is the best time to visit South Hamgyong?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit South Hamgyong 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 (28°F) in January to 26°C (79°F) in July.
What is the rainiest month in South Hamgyong?
July is the wettest month, with about 250 mm (9.8 in) of rain on average. January is the driest, with about 11 mm (0.4 in).
What is the hottest month in South Hamgyong?
July is the warmest, with average highs of 26°C (79°F) and lows of 18°C (64°F). January is the coolest, with highs of -2°C (28°F) and lows of -13°C (9°F).
Does South 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).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Hamhŭng), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in South Hamgyong
Weather can differ a lot within South Hamgyong: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | Best months | Rainy months | Highs | Rain a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamhŭng | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul–Aug | -2–26°C | 946 mm |
| Hŭngnam | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul–Aug | -2–26°C | 946 mm |
| Changam-ch’on | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul | -2–26°C | 703 mm |
| Sinp’o | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul–Aug | 0–26°C | 929 mm |
| Yuktae-dong | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul–Aug | 0–26°C | 929 mm |
| Hongwŏn | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul–Aug | 0–26°C | 929 mm |
| Iwŏn-ŭp | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul | -2–26°C | 703 mm |
| Yŏnggwang-ŭp | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul–Aug | -2–26°C | 946 mm |
| Kowŏn-ŭp | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul–Aug | 0–26°C | 1,224 mm |
| Samho-rodongjagu | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul–Aug | 0–26°C | 929 mm |