South Hamgyong, Korea, Democratic People's Republic of
Hotels in Hamhŭng, Korea, Democratic People's Republic of
Hamhŭng is a large city in South Hamgyong, Korea, Democratic People's Republic of with about 559,000 residents. The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Sondok Airport (DSO), about 20 km away. The most comfortable months are usually May, June and September, with average highs around 21–25°C.
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- Nearest airport
- DSO · 20 km
- Sondok Airport
- Best months
- May and June
- NASA climate averages
When to go
Weather in Hamhŭng by month
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °C | -2 | 1 | 6 | 14 | 21 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 22 | 16 | 7 | -1 |
| Low °C | -13 | -10 | -5 | 2 | 9 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 12 | 5 | -3 | -11 |
| Rain mm | 11 | 18 | 24 | 50 | 74 | 87 | 250 | 211 | 105 | 47 | 51 | 18 |
Things to see
Famous places in Hamhŭng
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Sights selected from Wikidata by how widely they are covered on Wikipedia. Photos from Wikimedia Commons; see each file page for author and licence.
Getting there
Airports near Hamhŭng
- DSO · Sondok Airport20 km
- WOS · Wonsan Kalma Airport84 km
Straight-line distances from the city centre. Airport data: OurAirports.
Key facts
Hamhŭng at a glance
- Country
- Korea, Democratic People's Republic of
- Region
- South Hamgyong
- Population
- 559,056 (GeoNames)
- Elevation
- 16 m
- Time zone
- Asia/Pyongyang
- Coordinates
- 39.918, 127.536
About
About Hamhŭng
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.
From the Wikipedia article “Hamhung”, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Destinations near Hamhŭng
FAQ
Hamhŭng hotels: common questions
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What is the best time to visit Hamhŭng?
Based on 20-year NASA climate averages, May, June and September usually offer the most comfortable weather in Hamhŭng. July is the warmest month (average high 26°C) and July is the wettest (250 mm of rain on average).
Which airport is closest to Hamhŭng?
Sondok Airport (DSO) is about 20 km from the centre of Hamhŭng. Wonsan Kalma Airport (WOS) is 84 km away. You can book flights and hotels together on book.maqami.co.
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What are the most famous sights in Hamhŭng?
Among the places most widely covered on Wikipedia near central Hamhŭng are Hamhung Grand Theatre, Hamhung Royal Villa.
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