Best Time to Visit Pyongyang

Best time: May, Oct, Apr, Jun. Aug is warmest (29°C high); Jul is rainiest (281 mm).

Pyongyang weather by month

MonthHigh °CLow °CRain mmSun hrs
Jan-0.7-11.1223.5
Feb2.5-8.1204.9
Mar8.8-2.1306.5
Apr16.94.8577.8
May22.610.9749
Jun26.616.41188.6
Jul28.620.52816.9
Aug2920.32417
Sep24.913.91356.8
Oct18.26.3455.5
Nov9.4-0.6423.7
Dec1.9-7.5203

Average high temperature

Jan -1°
Feb 3°
Mar 9°
Apr 17°
May 23°
Jun 27°
Jul 29°
Aug 29°
Sep 25°
Oct 18°
Nov 9°
Dec 2°

Best months by activity

Overall: MayOctAprJun

Beaches: FebJun

Hiking: OctAprMayMar

Sightseeing: MayOctAprJun

Pyongyang quick facts

What to pack

Cold months (Jan, Feb, Mar, Nov, Dec): warm layers and a coat.

Wet months (Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep): raincoat and umbrella.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Pyongyang?

May, Oct, Apr, Jun.

What is the rainiest month?

Jul, about 281 mm.

What is the warmest month?

Aug, with average highs of 29°C.

Where to stay

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Climate data: Open-Meteo Historical (ERA5), 1991–2020 climate normals. Licensed under CC BY 4.0. Open-Meteo.