Climate of North Pyongan, North Korea
Area-weighted average across North Pyongan. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
North Pyongan, a subdivision of Korea, Democratic People's Republic of, has a strongly continental climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from -9.2°C / 15.4°F in January to 22.6°C / 72.7°F in August, with rainfall from 12 mm / 0.5 in to 276 mm / 10.9 in depending on the season (1006 mm / 39.6 in total across the year). See the city listed below for point-value climate at specific locations — these often differ from the area-weighted average, especially in geographically diverse subdivisions.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -9.2°C15.4°F | 12 mm0.5″ | — |
| February | -5.6°C21.9°F | 14 mm0.6″ | — |
| March | 1°C33.8°F | 21 mm0.8″ | Snowy |
| April | 8.6°C47.5°F | 52 mm2″ | — |
| May | 14.6°C58.3°F | 74 mm2.9″ | — |
| June | 19.4°C66.9°F | 117 mm4.6″ | — |
| July | 22.5°C72.5°F | 276 mm10.9″ | — |
| August | 22.6°C72.7°F | 234 mm9.2″ | — |
| September | 16.9°C62.4°F | 108 mm4.3″ | — |
| October | 9.8°C49.6°F | 49 mm1.9″ | — |
| November | 1.5°C34.7°F | 34 mm1.3″ | Snowy |
| December | -6.1°C21°F | 15 mm0.6″ | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit North Pyongan?
North Pyongan, Korea, Democratic People's Republic of does not have a clear sunny-and-dry window by our cutoffs. The warmest month is August at 22.6°C / 72.7°F, and the driest is January at 12 mm / 0.5 in — likely your best travel window. For city-level detail, see the cities section below.
What is the climate of North Pyongan?
North Pyongan, Korea, Democratic People's Republic of has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from -9.2°C / 15.4°F in January to 22.6°C / 72.7°F in August. Annual rainfall averages about 1006 mm / 39.6 in, with the wettest month being July (276 mm / 10.9 in) and the driest January (12 mm / 0.5 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in North Pyongan?
The hottest month in North Pyongan is August, with an area-wide average temperature of 22.6°C / 72.7°F.
What is the coldest month in North Pyongan?
The coldest month in North Pyongan is January, with an area-wide average temperature of -9.2°C / 15.4°F.
When does it rain most in North Pyongan?
The wettest month in North Pyongan is July, averaging about 276 mm / 10.9 in of rainfall. The driest is January with about 12 mm / 0.5 in.