Hongch’ŏn weather
At 7:15 AM local time it was cloudy and 6°C (42°F). Light rain for 14 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 5.3 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: May–Jun, Oct. Hongch’ŏn sits 137 m (449 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 Hongch’ŏn, Gangwon-do, South Korea.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 90%
- Chance of rain
- 28%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 14 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 5.3 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season May–Jun, OctOff season Jul–Aug, Nov–Mar
About Hongch’ŏn weather
Is it raining in Hongch’ŏn right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 6° right now. Light rain for 14 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 5.3 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Hongch’ŏn this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 7–16° and lows of -6–7°. Rain is likely on 2 of 7 days (Sunday, Thursday). The driest day looks like Wednesday.
Has it been raining in Hongch’ŏn lately?
Barely. The past 7 days were mostly dry, with 0.0 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Hongch’ŏn?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm winter coat.
Hongch’ŏn weather by month
When is the best time to visit Hongch’ŏn?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Hongch’ŏn is May–Jun, 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 (29°F) in January to 27°C (80°F) in August.
What is the rainiest month in Hongch’ŏn?
July is the wettest month, with about 358 mm (14.1 in) of rain on average. January is the driest, with about 23 mm (0.9 in).
What is the hottest month in Hongch’ŏn?
August is the warmest, with average highs of 27°C (80°F) and lows of 19°C (66°F). January is the coolest, with highs of -2°C (29°F) and lows of -12°C (11°F).
Does Hongch’ŏn have a rainy season?
Yes. Jul–Sep is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while Nov–Mar 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