North KoreaThe weather in May in P’yŏngyang
It's warm in May in P’yŏngyang with an average temperature of 24°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 22°C to a high of 28°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 10°C and 15°C.
Looking for great weather? May is a good time to be in P’yŏngyang. The temperatures are nice, and there’s not too much rain.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in May for P’yŏngyang, North Korea. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.
Temperature records
With 34°C in 2019, P’yŏngyang reached the highest temperature in May over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 10°C in 2021. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 3°C to a highest value of 21°C.
Rainfall amount
In May, there is an average of 80 mm of precipitation, spread over 11 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
Daily weather in May for P’yŏngyang
Click on any day in May to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in P’yŏngyang. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
May weather comparison
| P’yŏngyang | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 24°C | 22°C |
| Max. temperature | 28°C | 28°C |
| Min. temperature | 10°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 80 mm | 105 mm |
| Rainy days | 11 days | 14 days |
Start of May
The month of May starts in P’yŏngyang with warm temps, averaging around 23°C during the day and nights around 11°C.
Mid May
By mid-May, daytime temps rise to around 25°C, with nights around 13°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.
End of May
By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in P’yŏngyang is around 27°C, while nighttime temps are about 15°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 9 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
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Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in May in P’yŏngyang, North Korea. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in May in P’yŏngyang
Temperature in May in P’yŏngyang over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in May 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.
Daily Precipitation in May in P’yŏngyang
Total precipitation in May in P’yŏngyang over the years
Daily UV index in May in P’yŏngyang
This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in P’yŏngyang, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
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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.