Pyong Yang weather in May (North Korea)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Pyong Yang during May? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

During May, Pyong Yang is known for its perfect weather, characterized by high temperatures and moderate rainfall. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 25°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 12°C.

Precipitation

Pyong Yang in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 98 mm for the month. On average, there are about 9 days with rain during this month.

Average sunshine

With around 266 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a great time to visit. May, September and October generally stand out with 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 May

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 25°C  

Chance of Rain 30%  

Precipitation 98 mm  

Rainy days 9 days  

Humidity 66%  

Sunshine 266 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in North Korea in May

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?

For visitors traveling to Pyong Yang, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

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

Swimming

9/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Barbeque

8/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Pyong Yang.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to North Korea? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in North Korea. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.