Best Time to Visit Pyongyang
The best months to visit Pyongyang are Apr, May, Oct. Here is the full monthly breakdown.
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Best Months: Apr, May, Oct
These months offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures and low rainfall for visiting Pyongyang. Expect highs of 18°C to 22°C to 19°C with relatively dry conditions.
Warmest Month
July
30°C high
Coldest Month
January
-8°C low
Driest Month
February
3 rain days
Wettest Month
July
21 rain days
Monthly Weather
January
High: 0°C / Low: -8°C
5 rain days
February
High: 4°C / Low: -6°C
3 rain days
March
High: 11°C / Low: 0°C
5 rain days
April
High: 18°C / Low: 6°C
9 rain days
May
High: 22°C / Low: 11°C
9 rain days
June
High: 28°C / Low: 17°C
12 rain days
July
High: 30°C / Low: 22°C
21 rain days
August
High: 30°C / Low: 23°C
20 rain days
September
High: 27°C / Low: 18°C
10 rain days
October
High: 19°C / Low: 10°C
11 rain days
November
High: 10°C / Low: 1°C
8 rain days
December
High: 2°C / Low: -6°C
7 rain days
Tourist Seasons in Pyongyang
Peak Season
April, May, October
- +Best weather conditions
- +Most activities and events
- -Higher prices and larger crowds
- -Book accommodation well in advance
Shoulder Season
March, June, September, November
- +Good weather, fewer tourists
- +Better value for accommodation
- +More authentic local experiences
- ~Some attractions may have reduced hours
Off Season
January, February, July, August, December
- +Lowest prices of the year
- +No crowds at attractions
- -Weather may be less favourable
- -Some seasonal businesses may close
Month-by-Month Breakdown
| Month | High | Low | Rain Days | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
January | 0°C | -8°C | 5 | Off Season |
February | 4°C | -6°C | 3 | Off Season |
March | 11°C | 0°C | 5 | Shoulder Season |
April★ | 18°C | 6°C | 9 | Peak Season |
May★ | 22°C | 11°C | 9 | Peak Season |
June | 28°C | 17°C | 12 | Shoulder Season |
July | 30°C | 22°C | 21 | Off Season |
August | 30°C | 23°C | 20 | Off Season |
September | 27°C | 18°C | 10 | Shoulder Season |
October★ | 19°C | 10°C | 11 | Peak Season |
November | 10°C | 1°C | 8 | Shoulder Season |
December | 2°C | -6°C | 7 | Off Season |
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