Sinmi Island Island
North Korean island in Pyongan-bukto province
Coastal island in North Pyongan province with rocky shorelines and local fishing activity; seldom visited by foreigners and mainly reached by local boats.
Sinmi Island at a Glance#
Address: Sinmi Island, P’yŏngan-bukto, North Korea
Admission: Free
Tips for Visiting Sinmi Island#
- Exercise caution: the political and logistical environment around North Korea's coast can be sensitive for outsiders.
- If travel is ever arranged, follow all diplomatic and regulatory protocols - independent visits are not feasible.
- Observe from a distance: much of the island's coastline is restricted and landing would require state permission.
Weather & Climate near Sinmi Island#
Climate
Sinmi Island's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Continental (Dry Winter) - Hot-Summer Continental (Dry Winter) climate with warm summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -13°C to 26°C. Moderate rainfall (1000 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.
Air Quality:
AQI 73
Moderate
Best Time to Visit
SeptemberOctoberMay
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
33°
Warmest Month
-19°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Acceptable | -13° - -3° | -14° | 13 mm | partly cloudy | 75% | 4.0 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.6h |
| February | Poor | -10° - 0° | -10° | 15 mm | partly cloudy | 74% | 3.9 m/s | 0.4 low | 10.6h |
| March | Acceptable | -4° - 6° | -3° | 22 mm | partly cloudy | 73% | 3.8 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Good | 3° - 14° | 6° | 53 mm | partly cloudy | 75% | 4.1 m/s | 1.0 high | 13.1h |
| May | Very Good | 9° - 19° | 14° | 71 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 3.9 m/s | 1.4 high | 14.2h |
| June | Good | 14° - 23° | 19° | 115 mm | overcast | 80% | 2.9 m/s | 1.3 high | 14.7h |
| July | Good | 18° - 25° | 22° | 277 mm | overcast | 86% | 2.8 m/s | 1.4 high | 14.5h |
| August | Good | 18° - 26° | 22° | 227 mm | partly cloudy | 85% | 2.6 m/s | 1.4 high | 13.5h |
| September | Very Good | 12° - 22° | 17° | 110 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 2.7 m/s | 1.1 high | 12.3h |
| October | Very Good | 5° - 16° | 10° | 49 mm | some cloud | 73% | 3.4 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 11.0h |
| November | Acceptable | -2° - 7° | -1° | 33 mm | partly cloudy | 73% | 3.9 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.9h |
| December | Poor | -9° - 0° | -10° | 15 mm | partly cloudy | 75% | 3.8 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.3h |