August weather forecast
North Korea

August in North Korea is characterized by the continuation of summer, albeit with a slight decrease in temperature compared to the peak in July. The weather remains hot, and the monsoon season continues, contributing to high humidity levels.

In Pyongyang, the average temperature in August ranges from 22°C (71.6°F) to 29°C (84.2°F), slightly cooler than July, but still considerably warm. Coastal cities like Nampo and Wonsan experience similar temperature ranges due to the influence of the Yellow Sea and the Sea of Japan. The eastern mountainous regions, while also experiencing the summer heat, offer somewhat cooler temperatures, typically between 18°C (64.4°F) and 24°C (75.2°F).

Although July marks the peak of the monsoon season, August also sees significant rainfall. The high precipitation levels combined with the warm temperatures maintain high humidity levels throughout the country.

Compared to September, the following month, August is notably warmer and more humid. The transition towards autumn is not yet apparent in August, as summer conditions still dominate the weather patterns.

Despite the heat and high humidity, August continues to offer the lush landscapes of summer. Visitors to North Korea during this time can enjoy a range of summer activities, although precautions are necessary to cope with the weather conditions. The rainfall, while abundant, often comes in heavy but short-lived downpours, leaving plenty of time to explore the country's attractions.

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• Pyongyang - August »
  Pyongyang witnesses the warmest weather in August, with temperatures averaging a high of 28.9°C (84°F) and a low of 20.5°C (68.9°F). Pyongyang's warmest temperatures are experienced in August, with average high temperatures of 28.9°C (84°F) and lows of 20.5°C (68.9°F).
• Chongjin - August »
  August is the month with the warmest seawater in Chongjin with an average sea temperature of 21.6°C (70.9°F). Chongjin's warmest month, August, registers temperatures that range from a high of 23.7°C (74.7°F) to a low of 18.7°C (65.7°F).
• Nampo - August »
  July and August are identified as the warmest months in Nampo with an average high-temperature of 27°C (80.6°F). In Nampo in August, the average water temperature is 22.8°C (73°F).
• Wonsan - August »
  August is the month with the warmest seawater in Wonsan, with an average sea temperature of 23.3°C (73.9°F). The month with the warmest seawater in Wonsan is August, with an average sea temperature of 23.3°C (73.9°F).
• Sinuiju - August »
  August, known for its average high temperature of 28.8°C (83.8°F) and an average low temperature of 20.7°C (69.3°F), is the warmest month in Sinuiju. August registers as the month with the highest average temperatures in Sinuiju, reaching 28.8°C (83.8°F) at its peak and 20.7°C (69.3°F) at the lowest.
• Kaechon - August »
  In Kaechon in August, during 16.7 rainfall days, 154mm (6.06") of precipitation is typically accumulated. The months of July and August are noted for their peak temperatures in Kaechon with an average high-temperature of 27.3°C (81.1°F).
• Haeju - August »
  The month with the warmest seawater in Haeju is August, with an average sea temperature of 22.9°C (73.2°F). With its average high temperature of 28°C (82.4°F) and a low of 21°C (69.8°F), August is regarded as the warmest month in Haeju.
• Kimchaek - August »
  August, having an average high-temperature of 24.7°C (76.5°F) and an average low-temperature of 18.9°C (66°F), is the warmest month in Kimchaek. In August, in Kimchaek, the rain falls for 15.8 days.