Hongwŏn weather
At 4:15 AM local time it was cloudy and 8°C (46°F). Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 8 AM (3.1 mm total). Best months for weather: May–Jun, Sep–Oct. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Hongwŏn, South Hamgyong, North Korea.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 82%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 8 AM (3.1 mm total)
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season May–Jun, Sep–OctOff season Jul–Aug, Nov–Mar
About Hongwŏn weather
Is it raining in Hongwŏn right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 8° right now. Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 8 AM (3.1 mm total).
What’s the weather like in Hongwŏn this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 8–17° and lows of -4–7°. Rain is likely on 1 of 7 days (Sunday). The driest day looks like Tuesday.
Has it been raining in Hongwŏn lately?
Barely. The past 7 days were mostly dry, with 0.1 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Hongwŏn?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm winter coat.
Hongwŏn weather by month
When is the best time to visit Hongwŏn?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Hongwŏn 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 0°C (32°F) in January to 26°C (78°F) in August.
What is the rainiest month in Hongwŏn?
July is the wettest month, with about 239 mm (9.4 in) of rain on average. January is the driest, with about 14 mm (0.6 in).
What is the hottest month in Hongwŏn?
August is the warmest, with average highs of 26°C (78°F) and lows of 21°C (69°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 0°C (32°F) and lows of -7°C (20°F).
Does Hongwŏn 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 Hongwŏn?
The sea is warmest in August at about 25°C (78°F) and coolest in February at about 4°C (39°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