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Furthermore, we analyzed all climate data and provide a recommendation about which months are best to visit North Korea for your holiday.
Climate Overview
-13 °C to 29 °C
3 °C to 23 °C
0.43 – 12.13 in Average Annual Temperature is between 9.5 °C (Pyongyang) and 10.7 °C (Wonsan)
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Best Time to Visit North Korea: Overview
JanuaryJan MaximumMax. 1 °C Water max. 4 °C | FebruaryFeb MaximumMax. 2 °C Water max. 3 °C | MarchMar MaximumMax. 8 °C Water max. 3 °C | AprilApr TemperaturesTemp. up to 16 °C Water max. 7 °C | MayMay Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Pjöngjang Wonsan | JuneJun Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Pjöngjang Wonsan |
JulyJul Up to 12.52 in of rainof rain | AugustAug Up to 10.31 in of rainof rain | SeptemberSep Good time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Pjöngjang | OctoberOct Good time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Wonsan | NovemberNov MaximumMax. 11 °C Water max. 13 °C | DecemberDec MaximumMax. 4 °C Water max. 8 °C |
Best Time to Visit the Regions
Find the best time to visit the regions (North Korea) in the following overview.| Location | Best Time to Travel |
|---|---|
| Pyongyang | May, June, and September |
| Wonsan | May, June, and October |
Climate Charts North Korea
In the following, you will find climate charts for the regions.
Furthermore, there are some charts you can use for quick comparison of climate between the regions.
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Pyongyang
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Source of Data: German Weather Service (Offenbach) and Wikipedia
Climate Tables North Korea
In the following, you will find some climate tables for North Korea, containing information about Temperatures, Precipitation, Water Temperatures, and Hours of Sunshine.Show climate table for
Temperatures, Precipitation, Sunshine in Pyongyang (North Korea)
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day Temperature | -2° | 1° | 8° | 16° | 23° | 27° | 29° | 29° | 25° | 19° | 9° | 1° |
| Night Temperature | -13° | -10° | -3° | 4° | 10° | 16° | 20° | 21° | 14° | 6° | -1° | -9° |
| Precipitation (inch) | 0.51 | 0.51 | 1.1 | 2.32 | 2.2 | 4.13 | 12.13 | 10.31 | 4.37 | 1.73 | 1.5 | 0.67 |
| Hours of Sunshine | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 5 |
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Temperatures
The annual average temperature in Pyongyang is 9.5 °C.For comparison: London 11 °C, NYC 12 °C, LA 17.9 °C
Warmest month: August (24.4 °C)
Coldest month: January (-7.8 °C)
Precipitation
Overall annual precipitation: 41.5 inchFor comparison: London 24.06 in, NYC 41.57 in, LA 12.01 in
Rainy season (months with more than 6.9 in of precipitation): July, and August
Overall precipitation in the rainy season: 22.44 in
Months that have possible snowfall: January, February, March, April, November, and December
Sunshine
As our climate table shows, May is the sunniest month with an average of 8.4 hours of sunshine per day. Over the year, there are 6.7 hours of sunshine per day on average. For comparison: London has 4.1, NYC has 7 and LA has 8.9 hours of sunshine per day on average.Temperatures, Precipitation, Sunshine in Wonsan (North Korea)
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day Temperature | 1° | 2° | 7° | 15° | 21° | 24° | 27° | 28° | 24° | 19° | 11° | 4° |
| Night Temperature | -8° | -7° | -2° | 5° | 10° | 15° | 20° | 20° | 15° | 8° | 1° | -5° |
| Water Temperature | 4° | 3° | 3° | 7° | 12° | 19° | 22° | 23° | 22° | 18° | 13° | 8° |
| Precipitation (inch) | 0.59 | 0.43 | 0.87 | 2.68 | 2.32 | 2.76 | 11.06 | 7.72 | 3.31 | 2.13 | 1.61 | 0.67 |
| Hours of Sunshine | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 |
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Temperatures
The annual average temperature in Wonsan is 10.7 °C.Warmest month: August (23.6 °C)
Coldest month: January (-2.7 °C)
The maximum water temperature in Wonsan is 23 °C. You can take a bath at these temperatures.
Months with water temperature of at least 17 °C (Limited bathing is possible):
June, July, August, September, and October
Months with water temperature of at least 21 °C (adequate for beach vacation):
July, August, and September
Precipitation
Overall annual precipitation: 36.14 inchRainy season (months with more than 6.9 in of precipitation): July, and August
Overall precipitation in the rainy season: 18.78 in
Months that have possible snowfall: January, February, March, April, November, and December
Sunshine
As our climate table shows, April is the sunniest month with an average of 7.8 hours of sunshine per day. Over the year, there are 6.8 hours of sunshine per day on average.Current Weather and Forecast
Current Weather in Pyongyang
clear sky, -1.3 °CClouds: 3 % Wind: 4 mph WNW
Air Pressure: 1031 hPa Humidity: 53 %
Air Pressure: 1031 hPa Humidity: 53 %
Last updated: 8th Feb 2023, 02:08 pm
The next days …
| 9th Feb 2023 | 10th Feb 2023 | 11th Feb 2023 | 12th Feb 2023 | 13th Feb 2023 | 14th Feb 2023 |
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| -2 °C to 4 °C | -1 °C to 6 °C | -1 °C to 6 °C | 0 °C to 6 °C | -0 °C to 6 °C | -3 °C to 2 °C |
| Clouds: 100 % | Clouds: 14 % | Clouds: 100 % | Clouds: 100 % | Clouds: 18 % | Clouds: 0 % |
| No Precipitation | No Precipitation | No Precipitation | No Precipitation | No Precipitation | No Precipitation |
Weather information provided by OpenWeatherMap. (CC BY-SA)
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Hottest Month
August: 29 °C
Day Temperature in Pyongyang
August: 29 °CDay Temperature in Pyongyang
Coldest Month
January: -13 °C
Night Temperature in Pyongyang
January: -13 °CNight Temperature in Pyongyang
Rainiest Month
July: 12.13 in
Rain in Pyongyang
July: 12.13 inRain in Pyongyang
Driest Month
February: 0.43 in
Rain in Wonsan
February: 0.43 inRain in Wonsan
Maximum Water Temperature
August: 23 °C
Water Temperature in Wonsan
August: 23 °CWater Temperature in Wonsan
Sunniest Month
May: 8.4 hours/day
Sunshine in Pyongyang
May: 8.4 hours/daySunshine in Pyongyang
Distances to North Korea
| London | New York | Los Angeles | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pyongyang | 5390 mi | 6790 mi | 5940 mi |
| Wonsan | 5430 mi | 6760 mi | 5870 mi |
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