Pyong Yang Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Pyong Yang experiences great temperature shifts.
The city's weather can transition from very warm days
to very cold weather.
It is also known for its large amounts of rain/snowfall.
Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
The climate in Pyong Yang is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 30°C in August to a very cold 1°C in the coolest month, January.
Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around -9°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Pyong Yang has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1065 mm of rain/snowfall per year. The climate in Pyong Yang shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in July, with an average of 277 mm of precipitation over 17 rainy days. In contrast, January offers drier and sunnier days, with around 15 mm of snowfall over 5 snowy days. For more details, please visit our Pyong Yang Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
Pyong Yang offers a pleasant mix of sunny and slightly overcast days. The difference in sunshine hours between May (8.9 hours daily) and November (6.0 hours daily) provides a bit of variety for visitors and residents. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Pyong Yang.
The city experiences its highest humidity in July, reaching 80%. In April, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 63%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
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Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Pyong Yang in North Korea
During the months of May and October you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in July and August.
August has an average maximum temperature of 30°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 1°C.
July tops the wettest month list with 277 mm of rainfall.
January is the driest month with 15 mm of precipitation.
May is the sunniest month with an average of 266 hours of sunshine.
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