When is the best time to go to P’yŏngsŏng

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit P’yŏngsŏng, North Korea. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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P’yŏngsŏng weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit P’yŏngsŏng are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

P’yŏngsŏng January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
-3°C 15mm 6.3hrs 10.7hrs

P’yŏngsŏng's weather in January is typically cold and dry in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to P’yŏngsŏng for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the winter in P’yŏngsŏng and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -3°C (27°F), whilst at night -14°C (8°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in P’yŏngsŏng with around 15mm 0.6 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.3 hours of sunshine per day.

P’yŏngsŏng weather in January »

February

P’yŏngsŏng February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
0°C 14mm 7.2hrs 11.6hrs

February in P’yŏngsŏng is generally dry with the temperature being cold.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit P’yŏngsŏng.

February is in the winter in P’yŏngsŏng and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 0°C (33°F), whilst at night -10°C (14°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in P’yŏngsŏng with around 14mm 0.6 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.2 hours of sunshine per day.

P’yŏngsŏng weather in February »

March

P’yŏngsŏng March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
6°C 30mm 7.9hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in P’yŏngsŏng is characteristically cool and dry.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit P’yŏngsŏng.

March is in the spring in P’yŏngsŏng and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 7°C (45°F), whilst at night -3°C (26°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in P’yŏngsŏng with around 30mm 1.2 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.9 hours of sunshine per day.

P’yŏngsŏng weather in March »

April

P’yŏngsŏng April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
14°C 55mm 8.3hrs 14.1hrs

P’yŏngsŏng's weather in April is typically cool and reasonably dry in nature.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit P’yŏngsŏng, with some very good weather at this time of year.

April is in the spring in P’yŏngsŏng and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (61°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in P’yŏngsŏng with around 55mm 2.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.3 hours of sunshine per day.

P’yŏngsŏng weather in April »

May

P’yŏngsŏng May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 67mm 8.9hrs 15.2hrs

May is a reasonably dry month in P’yŏngsŏng and the temperature is generally mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit P’yŏngsŏng, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

May is in the spring in P’yŏngsŏng and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in P’yŏngsŏng with around 67mm 2.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.9 hours of sunshine per day.

P’yŏngsŏng weather in May »

June

P’yŏngsŏng June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 100mm 8.2hrs 10.7hrs

June is a a little damp, humid month in P’yŏngsŏng and the temperature is generally warm.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit P’yŏngsŏng, with some very good weather at this time of year.

June is in the summer in P’yŏngsŏng and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in P’yŏngsŏng with around 100mm 3.9 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.2 hours of sunshine per day.

P’yŏngsŏng weather in June »

July

P’yŏngsŏng July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 289mm 6.4hrs 11.6hrs

July in P’yŏngsŏng is generally very wet with the temperature being hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to P’yŏngsŏng for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

July is in the summer in P’yŏngsŏng and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (83°F), whilst at night 20°C (68°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in P’yŏngsŏng with around 289mm 11.4 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.4 hours of sunshine per day.

P’yŏngsŏng weather in July »

August

P’yŏngsŏng August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 264mm 7hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in P’yŏngsŏng is characteristically hot, humid and very wet.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to P’yŏngsŏng for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

August is in the summer in P’yŏngsŏng and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 20°C (68°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in P’yŏngsŏng with around 264mm 10.4 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7 hours of sunshine per day.

P’yŏngsŏng weather in August »

September

P’yŏngsŏng September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 118mm 7.7hrs 14.1hrs

P’yŏngsŏng's weather in September is typically warm and damp in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit P’yŏngsŏng.

September is in the fall / autumn in P’yŏngsŏng and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 24°C (76°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in P’yŏngsŏng with around 118mm 4.6 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.7 hours of sunshine per day.

P’yŏngsŏng weather in September »

October

P’yŏngsŏng October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
16°C 46mm 7.5hrs 15.2hrs

October is a reasonably dry month in P’yŏngsŏng and the temperature is generally mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit P’yŏngsŏng, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

October is in the fall / autumn in P’yŏngsŏng and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in P’yŏngsŏng with around 46mm 1.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.5 hours of sunshine per day.

P’yŏngsŏng weather in October »

November

P’yŏngsŏng November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
8°C 39mm 6.1hrs 10.7hrs

The climate in P’yŏngsŏng during November can be summarized as cool and reasonably dry.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to P’yŏngsŏng for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

November is in the fall / autumn in P’yŏngsŏng and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 8°C (47°F), whilst at night -2°C (29°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in P’yŏngsŏng with around 39mm 1.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.

P’yŏngsŏng weather in November »

December

P’yŏngsŏng December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
-0°C 21mm 5.8hrs 11.6hrs

December in P’yŏngsŏng is generally dry with the temperature being cold.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to P’yŏngsŏng for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

December is in the winter in P’yŏngsŏng and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -0°C (32°F), whilst at night -10°C (15°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in P’yŏngsŏng with around 21mm 0.8 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.8 hours of sunshine per day.

P’yŏngsŏng weather in December »

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P’yŏngsŏng weather stats

P’yŏngsŏng weather statistics
Hottest month: August 28.5°C 83.3°F
Driest month: February 14mm 0.6ins
Sunniest month: March 7.9hrs
Coldest month: January -3.1°C 26.4°F
Wettest month: July 289mm 11.4ins
Warmest sea: August 24.5°C 76.1°F
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