North Korea Weather
🇰🇵 1 city covered · Asia
· humid continental climate
Best time to visit
April to May
Weather in North Korea at a glance
Our North Korea coverage centers on Pyongyang, which has a humid continental climate. Expect average highs around 84°F (29°C) in August and 32°F (0°C) in January, with about 94 days of measurable precipitation a year.
Quick facts
- Covered city: Pyongyang - annual average 52°
- Best time to visit: April to May
- Climate type: humid continental
The bigger picture
Pyongyang averages 8.6 hours of sunshine per day and roughly 1202 mm (47.3 inches) of precipitation annually, plus around 6 snowy days. The most comfortable window is generally April to May. See the full month-by-month breakdown on the Pyongyang climate page.
Live weather across North Korea today
North Korea cities compared
| City | Annual avg | Hottest month | Coldest month | Rainy days/yr | Sun h/day | Snowy days/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pyongyang | 52° | Aug · 84° | Jan · 16° | 94 | 8.6 | 6 |
North Korea weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainy days | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32° | 16° | 3 | 7.8 h/day |
| February | 39° | 21° | 4 | 8.4 h/day |
| March | 52° | 30° | 5 | 9.3 h/day |
| April | 64° | 42° | 6 | 9.6 h/day |
| May | 73° | 52° | 8 | 9.7 h/day |
| June | 80° | 62° | 10 | 9.7 h/day |
| July | 84° | 71° | 16 | 8.5 h/day |
| August | 84° | 71° | 17 | 8.7 h/day |
| September | 77° | 61° | 7 | 9.0 h/day |
| October | 64° | 47° | 6 | 8.3 h/day |
| November | 49° | 33° | 7 | 6.8 h/day |
| December | 34° | 19° | 4 | 7.2 h/day |
North Korea weather FAQs
When is the best time to visit North Korea?
Averaged across the covered cities, April to May offers the most comfortable combination of temperatures, drier days and daylight. Coastal, mountain and desert areas can differ - check each city's climate page for specifics.
Does it snow in North Korea?
Yes - Pyongyang sees regular snowfall. Pyongyang gets the most, about 6 snowy days in a typical year.
What is the climate of North Korea like?
The covered cities fall under humid continental climate. That means warm summers and cold, often snowy winters.