Climate of South Pyongan, North Korea
Area-weighted average across South Pyongan. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
South 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°C / 15.8°F in January to 21.8°C / 71.2°F in July, with rainfall from 16 mm / 0.6 in to 293 mm / 11.5 in depending on the season (1061 mm / 41.8 in total across the year). See the 2 cities 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°C15.8°F | 16 mm0.6″ | — |
| February | -5.7°C21.7°F | 16 mm0.6″ | — |
| March | 0.5°C32.9°F | 26 mm1″ | Snowy |
| April | 8°C46.4°F | 55 mm2.2″ | — |
| May | 14°C57.2°F | 74 mm2.9″ | — |
| June | 18.7°C65.7°F | 116 mm4.6″ | — |
| July | 21.8°C71.2°F | 293 mm11.5″ | — |
| August | 21.8°C71.2°F | 245 mm9.6″ | — |
| September | 16.3°C61.3°F | 121 mm4.8″ | — |
| October | 9.4°C48.9°F | 45 mm1.8″ | — |
| November | 1.5°C34.7°F | 36 mm1.4″ | Snowy |
| December | -5.8°C21.6°F | 18 mm0.7″ | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit South Pyongan?
South Pyongan, Korea, Democratic People's Republic of does not have a clear sunny-and-dry window by our cutoffs. The warmest month is July at 21.8°C / 71.2°F, and the driest is January 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 South Pyongan?
South Pyongan, Korea, Democratic People's Republic of has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from -9°C / 15.8°F in January to 21.8°C / 71.2°F in July. Annual rainfall averages about 1061 mm / 41.8 in, with the wettest month being July (293 mm / 11.5 in) and the driest January (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 South Pyongan?
The hottest month in South Pyongan is July, with an area-wide average temperature of 21.8°C / 71.2°F.
What is the coldest month in South Pyongan?
The coldest month in South Pyongan is January, with an area-wide average temperature of -9°C / 15.8°F.
When does it rain most in South Pyongan?
The wettest month in South Pyongan is July, averaging about 293 mm / 11.5 in of rainfall. The driest is January with about 16 mm / 0.6 in.