North KoreaThe climate of P’yŏngyang
The current climate in P’yŏngyang features temperatures ranging from a high of 30°C to a low of 1°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 17°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -9°C and in the warmer months around 21°C.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for P’yŏngyang, North Korea.
Temperature records
The highest temperature recorded in P’yŏngyang in recent years was 37°C in August 2018. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -14°C in January 2023.
Precipitation and snowfall
On average, P’yŏngyang gets 1115 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 36 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.
Best time to visit P’yŏngyang?
The best time to visit P’yŏngyang for mild to warm weather is April, May, September and October. You might get some rain, but the temperatures are just right to explore P’yŏngyang.
Climate Table of P’yŏngyang
The climate table of P’yŏngyang shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snow, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 1 | 4 | 12 | 18 | 24 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 25 | 17 | 7 | 1 |
| Temp. min (°C) | -8 | -6 | 1 | 6 | 13 | 18 | 22 | 22 | 14 | 5 | -5 | -8 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 13 | 20 | 30 | 45 | 81 | 164 | 270 | 279 | 82 | 66 | 42 | 23 |
| Snow (cm) | 4,6 | 3,7 | 0,6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0,2 | 21 | 4,9 |
| UV Index | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 4 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
Temperature charts
These charts display the average temperatures in P’yŏngyang, North Korea. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Average Temperature per Month in P’yŏngyang
Yearly Temperature in P’yŏngyang
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in P’yŏngyang, North Korea. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Average Precipitation per Month in P’yŏngyang
Total Yearly Precipitation in P’yŏngyang
Average Snowfall per Month in P’yŏngyang
Total Yearly Snowfall in P’yŏngyang
UV index chart
This chart shows the average UV index per month in P’yŏngyang, North Korea. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Average UV Index per Month in P’yŏngyang
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Average weather in P’yŏngyang by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for P’yŏngyang. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.