Hamhŭng weather
At 4:15 AM local time it was partly cloudy and 5°C (41°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. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Hamhŭng, South Hamgyong, North Korea.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 61%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- 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 partly 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.
Hamhŭng weather by month
When is the best time to visit Hamhŭng?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Hamhŭng 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 Hamhŭng?
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 Hamhŭng?
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 Hamhŭng 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 Hamhŭng?
The sea is warmest in August at about 25°C (78°F) and coolest in February at about 3°C (38°F). It is comfortable for swimming (22°C or more) in Aug–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