Best time to visit Yangdok Hot Spring Resort

The climate in Yangdok Hot Spring Resort through the year

When to go

Yangdok Hot Spring Resort scores highest on Eddigo’s travel score in April–June and September–October, peaking at 79 out of 100 in September. A typical September day reaches 23°C and the night falls to 12°C, with rain on about 9 days and clear sky 45 % of the time. December–March and August are a fair alternative, with scores of 52–57. The lowest score is in November (45), when days are cool at around 9°C.

Seasons and rain

The seasons are sharply different: a August day (27°C) is about 29 degrees warmer than a January day (−2°C). Nights typically drop below freezing in November–March. Rain is concentrated in a wet season: July–September bring 59 % of the year’s 1,310 mm.

Daylight

Daylight lasts from about 9.5 hours in December to 15 hours in June.

By type of trip

The best months change with what you want to do. Each of Eddigo’s trip types has its own preferred daytime temperature and its own weights for rain, humidity and sun. Yangdok Hot Spring Resort scores 65 or more in these months:

• Sun and warmth (22–30 °C): January, May–June and September–October, up to 75
• City break (15–25 °C): April–June and September–October, up to 87
• Hiking (10–22 °C): January, March–May and September–November, up to 88
• Cooler weather (10–20 °C): March–May and September–November, up to 95

How it compares

Of the 31 destinations Eddigo covers in North Korea, Yangdok Hot Spring Resort is the 8th coolest over the year and the 4th wettest. In September, when Yangdok Hot Spring Resort scores 79, Masikryong Ski Resort (39 km away) scores 79 and Wonsan (53 km away) scores 79. In November, when Yangdok Hot Spring Resort is at its lowest, Gumi in South Korea scores 64 and lies 370 km away. See where to go in September for the best destinations that month.