Tŏkch’ŏn in December

4.1out of 10

Not the best time

Cold: highs around -1°C. Some rain: about 7 rainy days.

-1°CAvg high
-12°CAvg low
7Rainy days (35 mm)
9:12 hDaylight
07:55Sunrise · 17:07 Sunset

Why this score

  • Cold: highs around -1°C
  • Some rain: about 7 rainy days
  • Nights fall to about -12°C

What to wear and pack

  • Winter coat, hat and scarf
  • Gloves for freezing mornings

How reliable is the forecast?

Rain in December varies a lot between years (±3.1 rainy days), so check the forecast closer to your trip. Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.

Year at a glance

-3° -17° J 1° -12° F 7° -3° M 15° 3° A 21° 10° M 25° 15° J 27° 19° J 27° 19° A 23° 13° S 17° 5° O 7° -2° N -1° -12° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January -3°C-17°C17 mm 4– – 4.6
February 1°C-12°C28 mm 4– – 4.5
March 7°C-3°C39 mm 7– – 5.4
April 15°C3°C74 mm 9– – 6.8
May 21°C10°C121 mm 11– – 7.3
June 25°C15°C151 mm 13– – 7.0
July 27°C19°C389 mm 20– – 6.1
August 27°C19°C308 mm 17– – 6.1
September 23°C13°C121 mm 9– – 7.7
October 17°C5°C69 mm 8– – 7.2
November 7°C-2°C71 mm 9– – 5.2
December -1°C-12°C35 mm 7– – 4.1

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Tŏkch’ŏn in December?

Daytime highs average -1°C and nights about -12°C.

When is the best time to visit Tŏkch’ŏn?

The best months are September, May, October.