Best Time to Visit Pyongyang: Month-by-Month Guide
Best months for Pyongyang: September, May, October, June.
- Best months for Pyongyang: September, May, October, June.
- Peak season is August, July, June. Expect higher prices and more visitors (estimated from the climate, not from visitor counts).
- Shoulder season: April, May, September, October. Good weather without the busiest period.
- Wettest months: July, August, June.
- The least pleasant month is December (score 4.5).
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0°C | -10°C | 13 mm | 3 | – | – | 4.7 |
| February | 3°C | -6°C | 20 mm | 4 | – | – | 5.0 |
| March | 10°C | -1°C | 26 mm | 4 | – | – | 6.3 |
| April | 17°C | 6°C | 54 mm | 7 | – | – | 7.4 |
| May | 23°C | 12°C | 94 mm | 8 | – | – | 7.9 |
| June | 27°C | 18°C | 110 mm | 10 | – | – | 7.6 |
| July | 29°C | 22°C | 265 mm | 16 | – | – | 6.1 |
| August | 29°C | 22°C | 217 mm | 14 | – | – | 6.5 |
| September | 25°C | 16°C | 89 mm | 7 | – | – | 8.1 |
| October | 19°C | 8°C | 43 mm | 5 | – | – | 7.9 |
| November | 10°C | 1°C | 44 mm | 7 | – | – | 6.0 |
| December | 2°C | -7°C | 24 mm | 6 | – | – | 4.5 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Pyongyang?
The best months are September, May, October, June.
When is the rainy season in Pyongyang?
The wettest months are July, August, June.