South Hamgyong, Korea, Democratic People's Republic of
Hotels in Hongwŏn, Korea, Democratic People's Republic of
Hongwŏn is a town in South Hamgyong, Korea, Democratic People's Republic of with about 71,000 residents. The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Sondok Airport (DSO), about 52 km away. The most comfortable months are usually May, June and October, with average highs around 17–23°C.
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- Nearest airport
- DSO · 52 km
- Sondok Airport
- Best months
- May and June
- NASA climate averages
When to go
Weather in Hongwŏn by month
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °C | 0 | 2 | 7 | 13 | 19 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 22 | 17 | 9 | 2 |
| Low °C | -7 | -5 | -1 | 5 | 11 | 16 | 20 | 21 | 16 | 10 | 2 | -5 |
| Rain mm | 14 | 20 | 25 | 49 | 72 | 80 | 239 | 208 | 105 | 47 | 52 | 18 |
Getting there
Airports near Hongwŏn
- DSO · Sondok Airport52 km
- WOS · Wonsan Kalma Airport104 km
Straight-line distances from the city centre. Airport data: OurAirports.
Key facts
Hongwŏn at a glance
- Country
- Korea, Democratic People's Republic of
- Region
- South Hamgyong
- Population
- 70,923 (GeoNames)
- Elevation
- 29 m
- Time zone
- Asia/Pyongyang
- Coordinates
- 40.025, 127.956
Nearby
Destinations near Hongwŏn
FAQ
Hongwŏn hotels: common questions
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What is the best time to visit Hongwŏn?
Based on 20-year NASA climate averages, May, June and October usually offer the most comfortable weather in Hongwŏn. August is the warmest month (average high 26°C) and July is the wettest (239 mm of rain on average).
Which airport is closest to Hongwŏn?
Sondok Airport (DSO) is about 52 km from the centre of Hongwŏn. Wonsan Kalma Airport (WOS) is 104 km away. You can book flights and hotels together on book.maqami.co.
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