Best Time to Visit North Korea
Month-by-month climate guide for planning a trip to Korea, Democratic People's Republic of.
Korea, Democratic People's Republic of does not have a month that clearly fits our sunny profiles at a country-wide average. Its warmest and driest window is around August (24°C / 75.2°F) and January (12 mm / 0.5 in rainfall) — usually the practical travel choice. The drier half of the year covers October–April, while the wetter half runs through May–September. Country-wide monthly temperatures range from -4.5°C / 23.9°F in January to 24°C / 75.2°F in August, and monthly rainfall from 12 mm / 0.5 in (January) to 250 mm / 9.8 in (July). Korea, Democratic People's Republic of's climate is broadly strongly continental. These are national area-weighted averages from long-term climate normals — regional variation within Korea, Democratic People's Republic of can be substantial, especially for large or geographically diverse countries. Below, every month is classified against our five weather profiles so you can match your travel window to your preferred weather.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| October | 12.5°C54.5°F | 45 mm1.8″ | — |
| May | 17°C62.6°F | 70 mm2.8″ | — |
| June | 20.5°C68.9°F | 90 mm3.5″ | — |
No month in Korea, Democratic People's Republic of fits our sunny profiles at a country-wide average. The three above are the driest-and-warmest fallback.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Korea, Democratic People's Republic of?
Korea, Democratic People's Republic of doesn't have a month that clearly matches our sunny profiles at a national average. The practical travel window centres on January (driest, ~12 mm / 0.5 in) and August (warmest, 24°C / 75.2°F). Regional variation within Korea, Democratic People's Republic of can be significant — city and subdivision pages give a more localised view.
When is the rainy season in Korea, Democratic People's Republic of?
The rainy season in Korea, Democratic People's Republic of runs through May–September, when monthly rainfall exceeds the national annual median of about 45 mm / 1.8 in. The wettest single month is July, averaging 250 mm / 9.8 in.
What is the dry season in Korea, Democratic People's Republic of?
The drier half of the year in Korea, Democratic People's Republic of covers October–April, when monthly rainfall stays at or below the annual median of about 45 mm / 1.8 in. The driest single month is January with about 12 mm / 0.5 in.
What months should I avoid visiting Korea, Democratic People's Republic of?
The least comfortable months for travel in Korea, Democratic People's Republic of — based on our climate data — are January, February, March, July, August, September, December. These are Korea, Democratic People's Republic of's wettest or coolest months. Rainfall peaks at 250 mm / 9.8 in in July, and temperatures bottom out at -4.5°C / 23.9°F in January.
Is there a shoulder season in Korea, Democratic People's Republic of?
Shoulder-season months in Korea, Democratic People's Republic of — moderate weather, lower rainfall than the wet season — include April, October. These are typically the quietest and cheapest months for travel, and often deliver decent weather without the peak-season crowd.