Pyongyang weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Pyongyang, North Korea. Like most weather services, we show Pyongyang at one spot: Pyongyang, its largest city. At 6:30 AM local time it was cloudy and 5°C (41°F). Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 6 PM (9.2 mm total). Best months for weather: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 83%
- Chance of rain
- 41%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 6 PM (9.2 mm total)
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Apr–Jun, Sep–OctOff season Jul–Aug, Nov–Feb
About Pyongyang weather
Is it raining in Pyongyang right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 5° right now. Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 6 PM (9.2 mm total).
What’s the weather like in Pyongyang this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 5–17° and lows of -2–10°. Rain is likely on 2 of 7 days (Sunday, Thursday). The driest day looks like Wednesday.
Has it been raining in Pyongyang lately?
In the past 7 days, Pyongyang had 1 rainy day and 15.3 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Pyongyang?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm winter coat.
Pyongyang weather by month
When is the best time to visit Pyongyang?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Pyongyang is Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Jul–Aug, Nov–Feb tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from -1°C (29°F) in January to 29°C (83°F) in July.
What is the rainiest month in Pyongyang?
July is the wettest month, with about 281 mm (11.1 in) of rain on average. January is the driest, with about 9 mm (0.4 in).
What is the hottest month in Pyongyang?
July is the warmest, with average highs of 29°C (83°F) and lows of 20°C (68°F). January is the coolest, with highs of -1°C (29°F) and lows of -10°C (14°F).
Does Pyongyang have a rainy season?
Yes. Jul–Aug is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while Oct–Apr is usually dry (under 60 mm).
Pyongyang weather month by month
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Pyongyang), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in Pyongyang
Weather can differ a lot within Pyongyang: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | Best months | Rainy months | Highs | Rain a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pyongyang | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul–Aug | -1–29°C | 1,002 mm |
| Man’gyŏngdae-ri | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul–Aug | -1–29°C | 1,002 mm |
| Sŭngho 1-tong | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul–Aug | -3–28°C | 1,106 mm |
| Sunan | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul–Aug | -1–29°C | 1,002 mm |
| Kangdong-ŭp | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul–Aug | -3–28°C | 1,106 mm |
| Chunghwa | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul–Aug | -1–29°C | 1,002 mm |