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Pyong Yang weather in January (North Korea)

How's the weather trend in Pyong Yang as January approaches? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

The month of January in Pyong Yang typically brings very low temperatures and low snow/rainfall. The winter season is characteristic of January. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 1°C. After dark they usually decrease to around -9°C. This month is known for being the coldest, so make sure you pack appropriately with plenty of warm clothing.

Precipitation

Pyong Yang in January usually receives low snow/rainfall, averaging around 15 mm for the month. This is the driest month, making it suitable for planning outdoor excursions. With little chance of rain, you can enjoy uninterrupted adventures. This month experiences about 5 days of snow/rain according to historical data.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 201 hours of sunshine. These sun-filled days are perfect for spending time outside. Whether it's playing sports, visiting a park, or going for a bike ride.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Pyong Yang. May, September and October typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, July, August and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Pyong Yang climate page with graphs.

 

Pyong Yang, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -9°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 1°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 18%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 15 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 5 days  
HumidityHumidity 74%  
SunshineSunshine 201 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in North Korea in January

Find out more about the weather in North Korea and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature. Also, consider bringing a rain jacket as there might be some rain.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
4/10
Cycling
2/10
Walking
2/10
Camping
2/10
Outdoor sports
2/10

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