Temperature
July has the warmest monthly average (22.0°C); January is coolest (-7.5°C). These averages include nights, so daytime highs can be considerably warmer.
North Korea · Visit or make it home
Hamhung
Hamhung is a city in North Korea. Compare its dated local facts and monthly climate before choosing a time to visit or planning a move. Housing references and national earnings describe different populations; verify the costs of your own home and job before deciding.
Get to know Hamhung
A sense of the place
Hamhŭng is North Korea's second-largest city, and a major port city and industrial hub. Hamhung is the capital of South Hamgyŏng Province and the 16th largest city in the Korean Peninsula. Located in the southern part of the South Hamgyong Province, Hamhung is the main and most populous metropolitan area in the province. Hamhung was centrally planned and built by the North Korean Government.
Weather through the year
When to visit Hamhung
Rain and outdoor plans
July averages about 250 mm of rain, compared with 11 mm in January. For an outdoor-focused trip, compare the drier months before choosing dates.
Planning time outdoors
May, June combine monthly mean temperatures of 12–22°C with less than 100 mm of precipitation. These are useful dates to compare for a walking-focused visit; check daylight, opening times and the forecast for your actual trip.
January, February, March, November, December have monthly means below 5°C. For a stay then, compare accommodation heating and keep indoor options in your itinerary. These figures do not establish snow cover or ski conditions.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average °C | -7.5 | -5.0 | 0.8 | 7.8 | 14.7 | 19.3 | 22.0 | 21.9 | 17.0 | 10.3 | 1.9 | -5.7 |
| Rain, mm | 11 | 18 | 24 | 50 | 74 | 87 | 250 | 211 | 105 | 47 | 51 | 18 |
Source: NASA POWER climatology · Reference period: 2001-2020. Long-term averages for the surrounding grid area. Conditions vary within a city; monthly averages are neither a forecast nor a guarantee of dry days.
Average rent in Hamhung
What is the average rent in Hamhung?
A verified average rent for Hamhung is not available in the evidence shown here. Do not substitute another city’s price or a national estimate. Compare current properties for the same home size and neighbourhood, then include utilities, deposits and daily transport when building a budget for a visit or move.
Average salary in Hamhung
What is the average salary in Hamhung?
A verified city average salary for Hamhung is not available in the evidence shown here. National income per person and purchasing-power measures are not salaries and cannot predict take-home pay. Compare a current offer in your occupation with local taxes, housing and transport costs before deciding whether a move is affordable.
How should I compare Hamhung with another city?
Compare the same dated measures for both cities, keeping local observations separate from national context. Start with rent, your expected income and the journeys you will make regularly. Then adjust the comparison weights to your priorities. Missing measurements do not prove an advantage; verify decisive costs and services with current local sources.
- Choose a comparison below and read its sources and dates.
- Set priorities for housing, work, transport and climate.
- Check current listings and your own income before making a decision.
Data sources, licences & reuse terms
Plan your stay
Budget and everyday decisions
A holiday budget
Compare accommodation for your actual dates in Hamhung, then add the journey here, airport transfers, meals and the activities you want. A cheap room outside the centre can cost more overall if it adds daily transport.
Compare holiday preferences →A relocation budget
Use the planner below to compare housing, daily spending and the cost of your move.
Include the deposit, utilities, internet and commuting. Compare those costs with your own expected take-home income.
Compare with another city →Your relocation planning budget
Build a monthly budget for Hamhung in euros. Totals are calculated from the amounts below, not live quotes. Enter a housing amount for your chosen home.
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Hamhung at a glance
Annual precipitation
946 mm/year
Annual precipitation gives a broad climate comparison. Its distribution through the year matters more for a short visit.
Source: NASA POWER — climatology (T2M temperature; PRECTOTCORR precipitation) · NASA scientific-data policy; source-specific notices applyCompare with another city →Average annual temperature
8.2 C
Long-term average including days and nights. Use the monthly breakdown to choose dates; this is not a weather forecast.
Source: NASA POWER — climatology (T2M temperature; PRECTOTCORR precipitation) · NASA scientific-data policy; source-specific notices applyCompare with another city →Nearest listed airport (straight-line distance)
10.8 km
Straight-line distance to a listed airport, not transfer time or confirmation of scheduled flights. Check the airport serving your actual route before booking.
Data period: 2026-08-30. Source: OurAirports — airport locations · Public domainCompare with another city →North Korea: the wider context
These are country-level figures, not measurements of Hamhung. Use them to compare national conditions; neighbourhoods, salaries and individual services can differ substantially.
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Fixed broadband / internet quality
0 percent
Data period: 2004. Older figure — excluded from recommendations. Limited confidence. Source: World Bank / ITU — Individuals using the Internet, % (IT.NET.USER.ZS) · CC BY 4.0 with World Bank additional termsCompare with another city →Healthcare / health outcome (life expectancy at birth)
73.7 years
Life expectancy describes population health outcomes; it does not measure the quality or availability of a particular hospital.
Data period: 2024. Source: World Bank — Life expectancy at birth (SP.DYN.LE00.IN) · CC BY 4.0 with World Bank additional termsCompare with another city →English / language accessibility
40 ordinal_0_100
Data period: 2026-08-30. Limited confidence. Source: Wikidata — coordinates, population, timezone, ISO codes, official languages · CC0 1.0Compare with another city →Air quality — annual mean PM2.5
21.8 µg/m³
Data period: 2023. Limited confidence. Source: World Bank — PM2.5 mean annual exposure (EN.ATM.PM25.MC.M3) · CC BY 4.0 with World Bank additional termsCompare with another city →Other places to compare in North Korea
What to check before deciding
Comparable figures are not available here for: Annual sunshine hours; Public-transport provision (ordinal proxy); Distance to nearest mountains (>1500 m); Monthly rent, 1-bedroom, city centre; Distance to nearest sea / coastline; Comparative price level (household consumption); Intentional homicide rate; Seismic hazard (ordinal 0 very-low to 4 high); Overall tax burden (taxes + social contributions, % of GDP); Income level — GNI per capita, PPP (gross); Education system (national). Check the items that affect your plans with local providers. They are not treated as zero or as an advantage in recommendations.
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