North Korea Weather by Month: Temperature & Rainfall Guide

Many people wonder what the weather conditions are in North Korea over the year. What is the best time to visit North Korea?

This page shows the average weather conditions by month in North Korea over the year in: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December.

In January the weather in North Korea is generally less favorable. January is a winter month. The temperatures range from very low in Hyesan with -8°C (18°F) to low in Haeju with 2°C (36°F). On average, this month is one of the coldest months of the year in North Korea. So be prepared and make sure to dress up warm.

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In February the weather in North Korea is generally less favorable. February is a winter month. The temperatures range from very low in Hyesan with -4°C (25°F) to low in Haeju with 4°C (39°F). It is a very cold month in some areas, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm.

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In March the weather in North Korea ranges from less favorable in Hyesan to good in Pyong Yang. The average maximum daytime temperatures are low and range from 2°C (36°F) in Hyesan to 11°C (52°F) in Pyong Yang.

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In April the weather in North Korea ranges from mixed in Hyesan to very good in Pyong Yang. The temperatures range from low in Hyesan with 11°C (52°F) to pleasant in Pyong Yang with 18°C (64°F).

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In May the weather in North Korea ranges from good in Hyesan to excellent in Haeju. The temperatures range from pleasant in Hyesan with 18°C (64°F) to high in Pyong Yang with 25°C (77°F).

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In June the weather in North Korea is generally very good. The average maximum daytime temperatures are high and range from 22°C (72°F) in Hyesan to 28°C (82°F) in Pyong Yang.

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In July the weather in North Korea ranges from less favorable in Haeju to good in Hyesan. July is a summer month. The average maximum daytime temperatures are high and range from 25°C (77°F) in Hyesan to 30°C (86°F) in Pyong Yang.

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In August the weather in North Korea ranges from less favorable in Pyong Yang to very good in Hyesan. August is a summer month. The temperatures range from high in Hyesan with 25°C (77°F) to very high in Pyong Yang with 30°C (86°F). On average, this month is one of the warmest months of the year in North Korea. So be prepared and make sure to dress lightly.

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In September the weather in North Korea ranges from very good in Haeju to excellent in Hyesan. September is a summer month. The temperatures range from pleasant in Hyesan with 20°C (68°F) to high in Pyong Yang with 27°C (81°F).

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In October the weather in North Korea ranges from mixed in Hyesan to excellent in Haeju. The temperatures range from moderate in Hyesan with 12°C (54°F) to pleasant in Pyong Yang with 20°C (68°F).

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In November the weather in North Korea ranges from less favorable in Hyesan to mixed in Haeju. The average maximum daytime temperatures are low and range from 2°C (36°F) in Hyesan to 12°C (54°F) in Haeju.

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In December the weather in North Korea is generally less favorable. December is a winter month. The temperatures range from very low in Hyesan with -6°C (21°F) to low in Haeju with 5°C (41°F). It is a very cold month in some areas, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm.

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