AI-generatedNampo at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct
- Warmest month
- Aug · 30°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 22.8°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,310 h
- Rain a year
- 976 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC+9
- Elevation
- 9 m
Climate in Nampo
Nampo has warm to hot summers and cold winters with occasional snow. August is the warmest month with average highs of 30 °C, while January is the coolest at 1 °C. With around 2,310 hours of sunshine a year, Nampo is sunny; May is the sunniest month with 7.7 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Nampo
The best time to visit Nampo is from April to June and from September to October. In September and October, though, the typhoon season is at its peak: check the forecast before you go. For a beach holiday – sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry – go in September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from April to May and from September to October. Rain is frequent from July to August; the wettest month is July with 246 mm.
Nampo through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Nampo in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 11–24 °C by day
- Sea 7 °C
- 7.4 h of sun a day
- 19 rainy days in all
Nampo in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 28–30 °C by day
- Sea 20 °C
- 5.9 h of sun a day
- 39 rainy days in all
Nampo in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 11–26 °C by day
- Sea 19 °C
- 6.2 h of sun a day
- 20 rainy days in all
Nampo in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 1–4 °C by day
- Sea 4 °C
- 5.9 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Sep
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Apr – May, Sep – Oct
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Jul – Aug
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
Snow
Jan
Snow on 2 or more days
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Your best months: May
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: April – June, September – October
October is the peak of the typhoon season Hurricane season
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Good forSightseeing & walks
Keep in mindStorm season
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 11°
- Midday, 13:00: about 19°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 19°
- Evening, 20:00: about 14°
- Night, 23:00: about 12°
06:4618:02
Cool evenings: pack a jumper or a jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:30–07:22 · evening 17:26–18:18
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:19–06:30 · evening 18:18–18:28
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Nampo compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 23° at the start of the month to 15° at the end. The sea cools from 21° to 17°. The days get 1.2 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 23° | 15° |
| Night-time low | 12° | 4° |
| Sea | 21° | 17° |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.7 h |
What is the weather like in Nampo in October?
In October, Nampo is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 19.2 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 6.8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 46 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Nampo.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 15 min06:46 – 18:02
- UV index
- 4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 16 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 48 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+9offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %63 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %84 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Wetsuit for longer swims
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
Compare two months in Nampo
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
October and April bring similar holiday weather to Nampo (score 88 and 89). In April, days are 2 °C cooler than in October. The sea is 13 °C cooler in April. The sun shines an hour longer a day in April.
| Month | October | April |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 88 | 89 |
| Daytime high | 20° | 18° |
| Night-time low | 8° | 5° |
| Sea | 19.2° | 6.7° |
| Sunshine | 6.8 h | 7.3 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 6 | 6 |
| Rainfall | 46 mm | 51 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Nampo month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
40January1° · Sea 3° · 5.9 h
In January, Nampo is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−9 °C). The sea averages 3.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.9 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation falls on about 3 days, totalling 14 mm; on about 2 of them it snows. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Nampo.
Nampo in January42February4° · Sea 1° · 6.5 h
In February, Nampo is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−6 °C). The sea averages 1.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 16 mm in total. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Nampo.
Nampo in February56March11° · Sea 3° · 7.1 h
In March, Nampo is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sea averages 2.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 28 mm in total. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Nampo.
Nampo in March89April18° · Sea 7° · 7.3 h
In April, Nampo is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 6.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 51 mm. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Nampo.
Nampo in April88May24° · Sea 11° · 7.7 h
In May, Nampo is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 11.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 84 mm. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Nampo.
Nampo in May74June28° · Sea 16° · 7.1 h
In June, Nampo is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 16.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 113 mm in total. On about 8 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Nampo.
Nampo in June43July30° · Sea 21° · 4.8 h
In July, Nampo is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 20.6 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 4.8 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 246 mm. On about 16 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Nampo.
Nampo in July48August30° · Sea 23° · 5.8 h
In August, Nampo is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 22.8 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 5.8 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 210 mm. On about 17 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Nampo.
Nampo in August86September26° · Sea 23° · 6.7 h
In September, Nampo is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 22.6 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 100 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Nampo.
Nampo in September88October20° · Sea 19° · 6.8 h
In October, Nampo is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 19.2 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 6.8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 46 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Nampo.
Nampo in October46November11° · Sea 14° · 5.0 h
In November, Nampo is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sea averages 14.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 46 mm. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Nampo.
Nampo in November36December3° · Sea 8° · 5.2 h
In December, Nampo is cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−6 °C). The sea averages 8.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.2 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation falls on about 5 days, totalling 21 mm; on about 2 of them it snows. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Nampo.
Nampo in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Nampo
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Frost below 0°
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- muggy month (15+ muggy days)
CoolOctober: nights around 8°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in January (−9°), the warmest in August (21°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from July to August; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in June and in September. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from November to April, so the room should be heated. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 75 days a year, mostly from July to August.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 40 | 1° | −9° | 3.0° | 5.9 h | 3 | 14 |
| FebruaryFeb | 42 | 4° | −6° | 1.1° | 6.5 h | 4 | 16 |
| MarchMar | 56 | 11° | −1° | 2.5° | 7.1 h | 5 | 28 |
| AprilApr | 89 | 18° | 5° | 6.7° | 7.3 h | 6 | 51 |
| MayMay | 88 | 24° | 11° | 11.4° | 7.7 h | 8 | 84 |
| JuneJun | 74 | 28° | 17° | 16.3° | 7.1 h | 10 | 113 |
| JulyJul | 43 | 30° | 21° | 20.6° | 4.8 h | 15 | 246 |
| AugustAug | 48 | 30° | 21° | 22.8° | 5.8 h | 14 | 210 |
| SeptemberSep | 86 | 26° | 16° | 22.6° | 6.7 h | 7 | 100 |
| OctoberOct | 88 | 20° | 8° | 19.2° | 6.8 h | 6 | 46 |
| NovemberNov | 46 | 11° | 1° | 14.1° | 5.0 h | 7 | 46 |
| DecemberDec | 36 | 3° | −6° | 8.0° | 5.2 h | 5 | 21 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
38.74° N, 125.41° E · 9 m · Asia/Pyongyang
Sea temperature in Nampo
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 18.4 – 20.2 °C
Swimming season: Jul – Sep
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Nampo ranges from 1.1 °C in February to 22.8 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from July to September.
From November to January the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in August, eight out of ten years were between 21.2 and 24.6 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 3.0° | 1.7° | 4.7° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 1.1° | 0.0° | 2.9° | cold |
| MarchMar | 2.5° | 1.4° | 4.1° | cold |
| AprilApr | 6.7° | 5.3° | 8.2° | cold |
| MayMay | 11.4° | 10.2° | 13.1° | cold |
| JuneJun | 16.3° | 14.9° | 17.9° | cold |
| JulyJul | 20.6° | 19.4° | 21.7° | refreshing |
| AugustAug | 22.8° | 21.2° | 24.6° | refreshing |
| SeptemberSep | 22.6° | 21.6° | 23.6° | refreshing |
| OctoberOct | 19.2° | 18.4° | 20.2° | fresh |
| NovemberNov | 14.1° | 13.0° | 15.0° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 8.0° | 6.3° | 9.3° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Nampo
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 6.8 of 11.3 hours of daylight in Nampo, 60 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Nampo: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Nampo has about 6 rainy days with 46 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Nampo
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 4 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 10).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 30 min
- Fair skin
- about 40 min
- Light brown skin
- about 55 min
- Olive skin
- about 70 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind and clouds in Nampo
How breezy and how cloudy Nampo is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Nampo typically peaks at 16 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
From Beaufort 4 (20 km/h) the daily breeze is usually enough for windsurfing and often for kiting: Mar.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 48 % of the sky over Nampo: variable cloud, with about 6.8 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Nampo
How often the day gets hot in Nampo (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Nampo has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 20 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Snow in Nampo
Snow is possible in Nampo, but no month makes it likely: the chance of seeing snow during a week's stay, the days with fresh snow and how much falls. Tap a month to select it.
Snow calendar
- hardly any
- possible
- likely
- very likely
In October, it hardly ever snows in Nampo.
Snow days bring at least 1 cm of fresh snow. Fresh snow comes from ERA5 snowfall (1996–2025) at the height of the place, not on the slopes above it; the snow chance also weighs whether the snow settles. An estimate from climate averages, not a snow report.
Planning a trip to Nampo
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Nampo in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Nampo has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 88) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 38).
- 79
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 16 °C by day
- Sea 5 °C
- 7.2 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
- 85
May half-term
May – Jun
Excellent
- 25 °C by day
- Sea 12 °C
- 7.6 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 46
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 30 °C by day
- Sea 22 °C
- 5.5 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
- 88
October half-term
Oct
ExcellentBest holidays
- 20 °C by day
- Sea 19 °C
- 6.8 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Keep in mind: Storm season
- 38
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 2 °C by day
- Sea 6 °C
- 5.6 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 11 h
- Distance
- 8,690 km
- Time zone
- UTC+9
- Jet lag
- About 8 days (8 h east)
Rule of thumb for flying east: for a few days before, go to bed and get up a little earlier, and get plenty of morning light at your destination.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Storm season
Nampo lies in an area that Pacific typhoons can reach. The typhoon season runs from June to November, with most storms from August to October. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
- January
- February
- March
- April
- May
- June: Season
- July: Season
- August: Peak
- September: Peak
- October: Peak
- November: Season
- December
Official season dates of the regional warning centres (NOAA, JMA, IMD, Météo-France, BoM, Fiji Meteorological Service); not a forecast.
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Nampo vs Pyongyang
In October the holiday weather in Nampo and Pyongyang is about equally good (score 88 vs 88). During the day Pyongyang is 1 °C cooler than Nampo.
| in October | Nampo | Pyongyang |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 88 | 88 |
| Daytime high | 20° | 19° |
| Sea | 19° | no sea nearby |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 6 | 6 |
| Best time | Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct | Apr – May, Sep – Oct |
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Frequently asked questions about Nampo
When is the best time to visit Nampo?
The best time to visit Nampo is from April to June and from September to October. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Nampo?
The sea temperature in Nampo ranges from 1.1 °C in February to 22.8 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from July to September.
Can you swim in Nampo in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 19.2 °C. Comfortable swimming is possible from July to September.
What is the warmest month in Nampo?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 30 °C and nights around 21 °C. January is the coolest month at 1 °C.
When does it rain most in Nampo?
Rain is frequent from July to August; the wettest month is July with 246 mm. The driest month is January with 14 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Nampo get?
Nampo gets around 2,310 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is May with 7.7 hours a day; in July there are 4.8 hours a day.
What time zone is Nampo in?
Nampo is on UTC+9 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Nampo?
A nonstop flight from London to Nampo takes about 11 h, for a straight-line distance of about 8,690 km.
When is typhoon season in Nampo?
Nampo lies in an area that Pacific typhoons can reach. The typhoon season runs from June to November, with most storms from August to October. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
Which school holidays are best for Nampo?
Nampo has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 88) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 38). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 79, May half-term 85, summer holidays 46, October half-term 88, Christmas holidays 38.