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Pyongyang weather forecast — today & tomorrow

19°

Light drizzle

High: 24° · Low: 14° · Feels like 21°

Rain expected around 02:00.

Hourly forecast

Now 14% 19°
02:00 8% 19°
03:00 4% 18°
04:00 2% 18°
05:00 1% 16°
06:00 · 15°
07:00 · 14°
08:00 · 15°
09:00 · 17°
10:00 · 19°
11:00 · 21°
12:00 · 22°
13:00 · 23°
14:00 · 23°
15:00 · 24°
16:00 · 24°
17:00 · 23°
18:00 · 22°
19:00 · 20°
20:00 · 19°
21:00 · 18°
22:00 · 17°
23:00 · 17°
00:00 · 17°

14-day forecast

  • Feels like
    23° / 13°
    Precipitation
    1 mm · 16%
    Wind
    12 km/h NW
    UV index
    6 · High
    Sun
    6:17 / 18:47

Details

Air quality
43 Moderate
PM2.5 20 · PM10 24

Pyongyang's Climate

Pyongyang sits on the Taedong River in the western Korean Peninsula, not far from the Yellow Sea coast, with a monsoon-influenced humid continental climate and sharply contrasting seasons. Summers (June–August) are hot, humid and wet, usually 28–31°C, with most of the year's rain falling in the monsoon period alongside thunderstorms and the occasional typhoon influence. Winters (December–February) are very cold and dry as northerly winds sweep in from Siberia, with many days below −8°C, frost and snowfall. Spring and autumn are short, dry and pleasant, autumn bringing crisp, clear skies.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Pyongyang?

Autumn, from September to October, is best: clear, dry, cool and gently sunny, very comfortable for getting around and sightseeing.

What are the coldest months in Pyongyang?

January is coldest, with daytime highs around −3 to −8°C and nights that can drop below −13°C, dry with a biting wind.

When is the rainy season in Pyongyang?

Rain concentrates in July and August under the summer monsoon, delivering most of the year's precipitation as thunderstorms and heavy downpours.

Does it snow in Pyongyang in winter?

Yes, winters from December to February are cold and dry with several snowfalls, though accumulations are usually modest given the dry air.

Nearby locations

Hamhŭng

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