North Korea Weather & Climate: Monthly Averages

Monthly climate averages for North Korea, temperatures, rainfall and the best time to visit.

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Pyong Yang Wonsan Hyesan Haeju

Climate overview of North Korea

North Korea has a continental climate with four distinct seasons. Long winters bring very cold and clear weather with sometimes snow storms as a result of northern winds that blow from Siberia. The daily average high and low temperatures for P'yongyang (Capital of North Korea) in January are -3°C (27°F) and -13°C (9°F). Average snowfall is approximately thirty-seven days during the winter.

Summer tends to be short, hot, humid, and rainy because of the southern monsoon winds that bring moist air from the Pacific Ocean. The monthly average high and low temperatures for P'yongyang in August are 29°C (84°F) and 20°C (68°F). On average, approximately 60 percent of all precipitation occurs from June to September. Spring and autumn are transitional seasons marked by mild temperatures and variable winds and bring the most pleasant weather to visit North Korea.

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Pyong Yang Wonsan Hyesan Haeju

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Pyong Yang	1°C (34°F) – 30°C (86°F)	-9°C (16°F) – 22°C (72°F)	1065 mm (42 in)	2,686 hours
Wonsan	1°C (34°F) – 27°C (81°F)	-8°C (18°F) – 21°C (70°F)	1298 mm (51 in)	2,471 hours
Hyesan	-8°C (18°F) – 25°C (77°F)	-23°C (-9°F) – 14°C (57°F)	898 mm (35 in)	—
Haeju	2°C (36°F) – 29°C (84°F)	-6°C (21°F) – 22°C (72°F)	1060 mm (42 in)	2,335 hours

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FAQ

What is the best time to visit North Korea?

The warmest month in Pyong Yang is August, with daytime highs of 30°C (86°F). Pyong Yang is the sunniest destination, with 266 hours of sunshine in May. North Korea has a distinct dry season from December to March. Explore North Korea weather by month for a detailed breakdown.

What temperatures can I expect in North Korea?

Pyong Yang is the warmest destination, reaching 30°C (86°F) in August with nights around 22°C (72°F). Hyesan is the coolest, with January daytime highs of just -8°C (18°F) and nights dropping to -23°C (-9°F). Temperatures vary significantly between regions and seasons. See the city comparison for a full overview.

How much rain does North Korea get?

Rainfall varies across North Korea. Wonsan is the wettest, receiving 1298 mm (51 in) per year, with July the wettest month at 266 mm (10 in). Pyong Yang is the driest at 1065 mm (42 in) per year. Use the climate map to explore rainfall patterns across regions.

How sunny is North Korea?

Pyong Yang is the sunniest destination in North Korea, enjoying 2,686 hours of sunshine per year, with May the brightest month at 266 hours. Overall, North Korea enjoys abundant sunshine year-round. Compare sunshine across cities in the charts above.

What is the climate like across North Korea?

Pyong Yang has very warm summers reaching 30°C (86°F) in August and very cold winters dropping to 1°C (34°F), with 2,686 hours of sunshine and 1065 mm (42 in) of rain per year. Wonsan has warm summers reaching 27°C (81°F) in August and very cold winters dropping to 1°C (34°F), with 2,471 hours of sunshine and 1298 mm (51 in) of rain per year. Hyesan has warm summers reaching 25°C (77°F) in July and very cold winters dropping to -8°C (18°F), with 0 hours of sunshine and 898 mm (35 in) of rain per year. Explore the climate charts and comparison table for more cities.