Climate of Pyongyang, Pyongyang, North Korea
Point-value climate at Pyongyang (Pyongyang, Korea, Democratic People's Republic of). Population approximately 3,300,000.
Located in Pyongyang, Korea, Democratic People's Republic of, Pyongyang has a strongly continental climate. Population approximately 3,300,000. Monthly average temperatures range from -5.9°C / 21.4°F in January to 24.7°C / 76.5°F in August, with rainfall varying from 20 mm / 0.8 in (February) to 281 mm / 11.1 in (July) — about 1085 mm / 42.7 in across the year. As the national capital of Korea, Democratic People's Republic of, it's often the primary gateway for travellers. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Pyongyang's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
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| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -5.9°C21.4°F | 22 mm0.9″ | Snowy |
| February | -2.8°C27°F | 20 mm0.8″ | Snowy |
| March | 3.3°C37.9°F | 30 mm1.2″ | — |
| April | 10.9°C51.6°F | 57 mm2.2″ | — |
| May | 16.7°C62.1°F | 74 mm2.9″ | — |
| June | 21.5°C70.7°F | 118 mm4.6″ | — |
| July | 24.6°C76.3°F | 281 mm11.1″ | — |
| August | 24.7°C76.5°F | 241 mm9.5″ | — |
| September | 19.4°C66.9°F | 135 mm5.3″ | — |
| October | 12.3°C54.1°F | 45 mm1.8″ | — |
| November | 4.4°C39.9°F | 42 mm1.7″ | — |
| December | -2.8°C27°F | 20 mm0.8″ | Snowy |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Pyongyang?
Pyongyang does not have a clearly "sunny" season by our profile cutoffs — see the "warmest and driest months" fallback for the closest picks. Pyongyang's warmest month is August at an average of 24.7°C / 76.5°F, and its driest month is February with about 20 mm / 0.8 in of rain.
What is the climate of Pyongyang?
Pyongyang, in Pyongyang, Korea, Democratic People's Republic of, has monthly average temperatures ranging from -5.9°C / 21.4°F in January to 24.7°C / 76.5°F in August. Annual rainfall is approximately 1085 mm / 42.7 in, with the wettest month being July (281 mm / 11.1 in) and the driest February (20 mm / 0.8 in).
What is the average temperature in Pyongyang in August?
The average temperature in Pyongyang in August is 24.7°C / 76.5°F, with rainfall of about 241 mm / 9.5 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Pyongyang?
The driest month in Pyongyang is February, with about 20 mm / 0.8 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is -2.8°C / 27°F.
When is the wettest month in Pyongyang?
The wettest month in Pyongyang is July, with approximately 281 mm / 11.1 in of average monthly rainfall.