Tŏkch’ŏn
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Would you visit or live in Tŏkch’ŏn?
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Generally suitable with routine precautions
Avoid all but essential travel to the whole country.
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- No high-severity wording detected in the supplied advisory
- Latest air-quality reading is not elevated
- Foreign visitors travel only with approved tour operators from Pyongyang and movement is escorted.
- UK FCDO advises avoiding all but essential travel to the whole country.
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Tŏkch’ŏn month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Tŏkch’ŏn are typically May, June and September, with average daytime highs around 21–25°C. July is usually the warmest month (average high 28°C), January the coldest (average low -12°C), and July the wettest (about 303 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -1.5 | -12.1 | 16 | 7.7 |
| February | 1.8 | -8.3 | 25 | 8.4 |
| March | 9.8 | -1.2 | 42 | 8.9 |
| April | 16.1 | 4.7 | 66 | 9.5 |
| May | 21.2 | 11.0 | 126 | 9.4 |
| June | 25.4 | 16.4 | 184 | 9.9 |
| July | 28.2 | 21.0 | 303 | 8.4 |
| August | 27.9 | 20.8 | 298 | 8.3 |
| September | 24.0 | 15.4 | 119 | 8.9 |
| October | 16.7 | 7.4 | 72 | 8.0 |
| November | 8.2 | -0.7 | 68 | 6.9 |
| December | -0.5 | -9.3 | 27 | 7.1 |
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People and places shaping Tŏkch’ŏn
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Sources checked (11)
- Tŏkch’ŏn Travel Guide 2026 | TravelDojo
- Meet Travelers in Tŏkch’ŏn, North Korea | Nomapal
- Магнитные бури в городе Tŏkch’ŏn сегодня, на 3 дня и 7 дней ...
- Current Local Time in Tŏkch’ŏn, North Korea (South Pyongan ...
- Tŏkch’ŏn population: 237,133 (North Korea)
- Tŏkch’ŏn, North Korea — City Data & Statistics — UrbFact
- Tŏkch’ŏn Climate — Monthly Averages, Records — Weathervio
- Tŏkch’ŏn City Guide | Things to Do & Travel Tips | TravelPal
- Tŏkch’ŏn - Wikiwand
- Things to Do in Tŏkch’ŏn - Top Attractions & Activities
- Tŏkch’ŏn, North Korea - Travel Guide, Population, Area ...
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01 · OverviewTŏkch’ŏn, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Tŏkch’ŏn took shape
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Tŏkch’ŏn
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Tŏkch’ŏn
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Frequently Asked Questions about Tŏkch’ŏn
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01 · Q&AWhere is Tŏkch’ŏn located and what are its coordinates?
Tŏkch’ŏn is situated in North Korea at geographic coordinates 39.7526, 126.2580, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Tŏkch’ŏn?
Tŏkch’ŏn has a recorded population of approximately 237,133 and observes the Asia/Pyongyang time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Tŏkch’ŏn?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Tŏkch’ŏn include KO-KP, with KPW used for local transactions.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Tŏkch’ŏn?
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