Best time to visit Pyongyang

Q: When is the best time to visit Pyongyang?

The best time to visit Pyongyang is May and June based on the following average weather conditions. Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C. Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more.

Q: Which is the hottest month in Pyongyang?

The hottest time of year in Pyongyang is normally August. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 29°C with high heat and humidity.

Q: Which month has the most rain in Pyongyang?

In terms of rainfall, July is usually the wettest month in Pyongyang with 284mm on average. There are normally 17 days in July with some rain.

Q: When is it sunniest in Pyongyang?

The sunniest time of year in Pyongyang is normally March with bright sunshine on average for 62% of daylight hours; that's 7 hours of sunshine per day.

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When is the best time to visit Pyongyang?

The best time to visit Pyongyang is May and June based on the following average weather conditions.

Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C [remove]
Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more [remove]

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Max Day Temperature (°C)

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Hours of Sunshine (daily)

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Which is the hottest month in Pyongyang?

The hottest time of year in Pyongyang is normally August. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 29°C with high heat and humidity.

Which month has the most rain in Pyongyang?

In terms of rainfall, July is usually the wettest month in Pyongyang with 284mm on average. There are normally 17 days in July with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Pyongyang?

The sunniest time of year in Pyongyang is normally March with bright sunshine on average for 62% of daylight hours; that's 7 hours of sunshine per day.

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The weather guide for North Korea (Pyongyang) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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