Climate of Pyongyang, North Korea
Area-weighted average across Pyongyang. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Pyongyang, 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 -6.8°C / 19.8°F in January to 23.6°C / 74.5°F in August, with rainfall from 16 mm / 0.6 in to 288 mm / 11.3 in depending on the season (1060 mm / 41.7 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 | -6.8°C19.8°F | 17 mm0.7″ | — |
| February | -3.5°C25.7°F | 16 mm0.6″ | — |
| March | 2.6°C36.7°F | 27 mm1.1″ | — |
| April | 10.1°C50.2°F | 55 mm2.2″ | — |
| May | 15.9°C60.6°F | 73 mm2.9″ | — |
| June | 20.6°C69.1°F | 114 mm4.5″ | — |
| July | 23.5°C74.3°F | 288 mm11.3″ | — |
| August | 23.6°C74.5°F | 241 mm9.5″ | — |
| September | 18.4°C65.1°F | 130 mm5.1″ | — |
| October | 11.5°C52.7°F | 43 mm1.7″ | — |
| November | 3.7°C38.7°F | 38 mm1.5″ | — |
| December | -3.6°C25.5°F | 18 mm0.7″ | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Pyongyang?
Pyongyang, Korea, Democratic People's Republic of does not have a clear sunny-and-dry window by our cutoffs. The warmest month is August at 23.6°C / 74.5°F, and the driest is February at 16 mm / 0.6 in — likely your best travel window. For city-level detail, see the cities section below.
What is the climate of Pyongyang?
Pyongyang, Korea, Democratic People's Republic of has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from -6.8°C / 19.8°F in January to 23.6°C / 74.5°F in August. Annual rainfall averages about 1060 mm / 41.7 in, with the wettest month being July (288 mm / 11.3 in) and the driest February (16 mm / 0.6 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in Pyongyang?
The hottest month in Pyongyang is August, with an area-wide average temperature of 23.6°C / 74.5°F.
What is the coldest month in Pyongyang?
The coldest month in Pyongyang is January, with an area-wide average temperature of -6.8°C / 19.8°F.
When does it rain most in Pyongyang?
The wettest month in Pyongyang is July, averaging about 288 mm / 11.3 in of rainfall. The driest is February with about 16 mm / 0.6 in.