Chongjin Climate by Month
Chongjin, North Hamgyong, North Korea
Warm summers and freezing winters, with most rain from May to September.
The climate in Chongjin is one of warm summers and freezing winters, with most rain from May to September. Afternoon highs range from 32°F (0°C) in January to 79°F (26°C) in August, and January nights average 13°F (-10°C). Of the 26 in (665 mm) of rain in a typical year, 77% falls from May to September.
- Warmest month
- 79°F(26°C)
- Average high, August
- Coldest nights
- 13°F(-10°C)
- Average low, January
- Rain per year
- 26 in(665 mm)
- Wettest: August
- Humidity
- 66%
- Sunniest: May
Best and worst months in Chongjin
Best for weatherJuly and September are the best time for weather in Chongjin: highs near 75°F (24°C) and about 4.1 in (104 mm) of rain a month.
Least pleasantJanuary is the least pleasant month: it's the coldest, with highs of only 32°F (0°C).
Comfort combines how close the afternoon high is to 75°F (24°C) with how much rain falls and how humid it is. See where the weather is best in September.
Temperature and rain through the year
Highs and lows (°F)
Average highAverage low
Rain (in per month)
Chongjin weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanJanuary | 32°F(0°C) | 13°F(-10°C) | 0.5 in(12 mm) | 49% | 2.1 |
| FebFebruary | 35°F(2°C) | 17°F(-8°C) | 0.4 in(9 mm) | 62% | 3.1 |
| MarMarch | 44°F(7°C) | 27°F(-3°C) | 0.7 in(18 mm) | 57% | 4.1 |
| AprApril | 56°F(14°C) | 36°F(2°C) | 1.3 in(33 mm) | 56% | 4.7 |
| MayMay | 64°F(18°C) | 45°F(7°C) | 2.7 in(68 mm) | 69% | 5.0 |
| JunJune | 69°F(21°C) | 55°F(13°C) | 3.2 in(81 mm) | 79% | 4.8 |
| JulJulyBest | 76°F(24°C) | 64°F(18°C) | 4.5 in(115 mm) | 85% | 4.2 |
| AugAugust | 79°F(26°C) | 65°F(19°C) | 6.0 in(153 mm) | 82% | 4.1 |
| SepSeptemberBest | 73°F(23°C) | 55°F(13°C) | 3.6 in(92 mm) | 73% | 4.1 |
| OctOctober | 63°F(17°C) | 42°F(6°C) | 1.6 in(40 mm) | 60% | 3.2 |
| NovNovember | 47°F(9°C) | 29°F(-2°C) | 1.1 in(28 mm) | 52% | 2.2 |
| DecDecember | 35°F(2°C) | 17°F(-8°C) | 0.6 in(16 mm) | 63% | 1.8 |
1991–2020 averages. Sun is solar radiation in kWh/m² per day. Highlighted: the most comfortable months.
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