When is the best time to go to Pyongyang
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Pyongyang, 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.
Average temperatures in Pyongyang
Pyongyang weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Pyongyang 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
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2°C | 14mm | 6.3hrs | 10.8hrs |
January in Pyongyang is generally dry with the temperature being cold.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Pyongyang for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
January is in the winter in Pyongyang and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -3°C (27°F), whilst at night -13°C (8°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Pyongyang 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 6.3 hours of sunshine per day.
Pyongyang weather in January »
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0°C | 13mm | 7.2hrs | 11.7hrs |
February in Pyongyang is generally dry with the temperature being cold.
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 Pyongyang.
February is in the winter in Pyongyang and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 1°C (33°F), whilst at night -10°C (14°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Pyongyang with around 13mm 0.5 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.
Pyongyang weather in February »
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6°C | 28mm | 7.9hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in March in Pyongyang is characteristically cool and dry.
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 Pyongyang.
March is in the spring in Pyongyang 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 (27°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Pyongyang with around 28mm 1.1 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.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14°C | 53mm | 8.3hrs | 14.1hrs |
Pyongyang's weather in April is typically cool and reasonably dry in nature.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Pyongyang, with some very good weather at this time of year.
April is in the spring in Pyongyang 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 Pyongyang with around 53mm 2.1 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.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 64mm | 8.9hrs | 15.2hrs |
May is a reasonably dry month in Pyongyang and the temperature is generally mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Pyongyang, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
May is in the spring in Pyongyang 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 Pyongyang with around 64mm 2.5 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.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24°C | 93mm | 8.3hrs | 10.8hrs |
The weather in June in Pyongyang is characteristically warm, humid and a little damp.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Pyongyang, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
June is in the summer in Pyongyang and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 16°C (60°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Pyongyang with around 93mm 3.7 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 8.3 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26°C | 284mm | 6.5hrs | 11.7hrs |
July in Pyongyang is generally very wet with the temperature being hot.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Pyongyang for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
July is in the summer in Pyongyang and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 21°C (69°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Pyongyang with around 284mm 11.2 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 6.5 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26°C | 251mm | 7hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in August in Pyongyang is characteristically hot, humid and very wet.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Pyongyang for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
August is in the summer in Pyongyang and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 29°C (85°F), whilst at night 21°C (69°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Pyongyang with around 251mm 9.9 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.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22°C | 110mm | 7.7hrs | 14.1hrs |
Pyongyang's weather in September is typically warm and damp in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Pyongyang.
September is in the fall / autumn in Pyongyang and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Pyongyang with around 110mm 4.3 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.
Pyongyang weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17°C | 43mm | 7.5hrs | 15.2hrs |
October is a reasonably dry month in Pyongyang and the temperature is generally mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Pyongyang, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
October is in the fall / autumn in Pyongyang and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 18°C (65°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Pyongyang with around 43mm 1.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.5 hours of sunshine per day.
Pyongyang weather in October »
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8°C | 37mm | 6.1hrs | 10.8hrs |
The weather in November in Pyongyang is characteristically cool and reasonably dry.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Pyongyang for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
November is in the fall / autumn in Pyongyang and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 9°C (48°F), whilst at night -1°C (30°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Pyongyang with around 37mm 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.
Pyongyang weather in November »
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0°C | 21mm | 5.8hrs | 11.7hrs |
December in Pyongyang is generally dry with the temperature being cold.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Pyongyang for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
December is in the winter in Pyongyang 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 Pyongyang 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.
Other monthly averages
Pyongyang weather stats
| Hottest month: | August | 29°C 84.2°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | February | 13mm 0.5ins |
| Sunniest month: | March | 7.9hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | -2.9°C 26.8°F |
| Wettest month: | July | 284mm 11.2ins |
| Warmest sea: | August | 24.5°C 76.1°F |
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