The climate of North Korea, city by city
This page lists the 96 cities in North Korea for which climate normals are available. Each entry covers temperature, rainfall and how the climate changed between 1940 and 2025, computed from ERA5 reanalysis data.
+2.3 °C since 1940
Frequently asked questions
What is the hottest city in North Korea?
The hottest city in North Korea is Ongjin, with an average annual temperature of 11.3 °C.
What is the coldest city in North Korea?
The coldest city in North Korea is Samjiyŏn-ŭp, with an average annual temperature of 0.1 °C.
What is the wettest city in North Korea?
The wettest city in North Korea is Tŏkch’ŏn, with 1,531 mm of precipitation per year.
Has the climate of North Korea warmed?
Based on its largest cities, North Korea warmed by +2.3 °C between 1940 and 2025.