Pyongyang Weather in December

What's the weather like in Pyongyang (P'yŏngyang-si) in December 2024?

The climate in Pyongyang during December can be summarized as cold and dry.

December is in the winter in Pyongyang and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 0°C (32°F), whilst at night -10°C (15°F) is normal.

Pyongyang weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 0°C 32.1°F
Nightly temperature -9.5°C 15°F
Average temperature -4.7°C 23.5°F
Daily sunshine 5.8 hrs
Avg rainfall 21 mm 0.8 ins
Rainy days 6 days
Sea temperature 8.9°C 48.1°F
Humidity 72%
Windspeed 10.1kph 6 mph

On average December is the 3rd driest 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.

December temperatures in Pyongyang

Pyongyang average temperature in December

December rainfall

Pyongyang average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Pyongyang average rain in December

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Pyongyang in December 2024.

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Pyongyang weather stats

Pyongyang weather statistics
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
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