Best time to visit Wŏnsan, Kangwŏn-do
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Best Time to Visit · Apr 21 – Jun 27
For Wŏnsan, Kangwŏn-do, our top-ranked travel window runs Apr 21 – Jun 27 based on typical historical weather across multiple years—not a live forecast. During this period, typical conditions score fair for seasonal fit and comfortable for absolute comfort. Expect roughly 16.9°C avg, 3.4mm avg, 2.5m/s avg on average across the window.
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Nov 8, 2026 – Nov 15, 2026
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About this place
Wonsan is a major port city and naval base on North Korea's east coast, serving as the administrative capital of Kangwon Province. Though seldom visited by foreign tourists, it has gained recent attention for the Wonsan Kalma beach resort, a large-scale development inaugurated in 2025.
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Best Time to Visit
- Late spring (late April – late June) — The most comfortable period, with average temperatures around 17.2°C, very little rain, and long sunny days ideal for exploring.
- Early autumn (late August – early November) — Pleasant, mild weather prevails, averaging 16.6°C, with clear skies and low humidity, though nights turn chilly by late October.
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Planning Tips
- Restricted ferry access — A ferry runs between Wonsan and Niigata, Japan, but is generally limited to Japanese nationals with family ties to North Korea. The crossing takes about 28 hours.
- Resort visitor restrictions — The new Wonsan Kalma beach resort is currently open only to visitors from Russia and China.
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