Wonsan weather in October
Temperature, sea and sunshine in October: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: April – June, September – October
What is the weather like in Wonsan in October?
In October, Wonsan is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 18.3 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 78 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Wonsan.
October compared
How the weather changes from September to November. Tap a month to open it.
| SeptemberSep | OctoberOct | NovemberNov | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 77 | 78 | 37 |
| Day | 23° | 17° | 9° |
| Night | 16° | 9° | 2° |
| Sea | 22° | 18° | 13° |
| Sun | 6 h | 7 h | 6 h |
| Rain days | 10 | 8 | 8 |
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 15 min06:38 – 17:53
- UV index
- 4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 14 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 46 %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+9Asia/Pyongyang
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %90 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %58 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %71 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Wonsan in October: quick answers
Is Wonsan hot in October?
No. In October, Wonsan is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C and nights drop to about 9 °C.
Can you swim in Wonsan in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 18.3 °C. Comfortable swimming is possible from July to September.
Does it rain much in Wonsan in October?
Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 78 mm.
Wonsan month by month
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Climate averages 1996–2025, 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