Kangnyŏng in January
4.7out of 10
Not the best time
Cold: highs around 1°C. Very dry: about 3 rainy days.
1°CAvg high
-6°CAvg low
3Rainy days (14 mm)
9:39 hDaylight
07:58Sunrise · 17:37 Sunset
Why this score
- Cold: highs around 1°C
- Very dry: about 3 rainy days
- Nights fall to about -6°C
What to wear and pack
- Winter coat, hat and scarf
- Gloves for freezing mornings
How reliable is the forecast?
Rainfall in January is fairly consistent from year to year (2.0 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1°C | -6°C | 14 mm | 3 | – | – | 4.7 |
| February | 3°C | -4°C | 20 mm | 4 | – | – | 5.2 |
| March | 8°C | 1°C | 27 mm | 5 | – | – | 6.1 |
| April | 14°C | 7°C | 53 mm | 6 | – | – | 6.9 |
| May | 19°C | 12°C | 88 mm | 7 | – | – | 7.7 |
| June | 24°C | 18°C | 104 mm | 8 | – | – | 7.9 |
| July | 26°C | 22°C | 253 mm | 14 | – | – | 6.4 |
| August | 28°C | 22°C | 224 mm | 13 | – | – | 6.7 |
| September | 24°C | 17°C | 92 mm | 7 | – | – | 8.1 |
| October | 18°C | 11°C | 40 mm | 5 | – | – | 7.9 |
| November | 10°C | 4°C | 42 mm | 7 | – | – | 6.3 |
| December | 3°C | -3°C | 20 mm | 5 | – | – | 5.1 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Kangnyŏng in January?
Daytime highs average 1°C and nights about -6°C.
When is the best time to visit Kangnyŏng?
The best months are September, June, October, May.