Best Time to Visit Kaesŏng: Month-by-Month Guide
Best months for Kaesŏng: October, May, September, June.
- Best months for Kaesŏng: October, May, September, June.
- Peak season is August, July, June. Expect higher prices and more visitors (estimated from the climate, not from visitor counts).
- Shoulder season: April, May, September, October. Good weather without the busiest period.
- Wettest months: July, August, June.
- The least pleasant month is January (score 4.7).
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1°C | -8°C | 16 mm | 3 | – | – | 4.7 |
| February | 5°C | -5°C | 23 mm | 4 | – | – | 5.3 |
| March | 10°C | 0°C | 32 mm | 5 | – | – | 6.3 |
| April | 17°C | 6°C | 61 mm | 7 | – | – | 7.4 |
| May | 23°C | 12°C | 99 mm | 8 | – | – | 7.9 |
| June | 27°C | 18°C | 132 mm | 10 | – | – | 7.5 |
| July | 28°C | 22°C | 302 mm | 17 | – | – | 6.1 |
| August | 29°C | 22°C | 267 mm | 15 | – | – | 6.1 |
| September | 26°C | 16°C | 115 mm | 8 | – | – | 7.9 |
| October | 20°C | 8°C | 49 mm | 5 | – | – | 8.0 |
| November | 11°C | 1°C | 44 mm | 7 | – | – | 6.3 |
| December | 3°C | -6°C | 22 mm | 5 | – | – | 4.9 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Kaesŏng?
The best months are October, May, September, June.
When is the rainy season in Kaesŏng?
The wettest months are July, August, June.