North Korea Weather in April

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in North Korea in April.

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Pyong Yang Wonsan Hyesan Haeju

Thinking about venturing to North Korea this April and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in North Korea in April

April in North Korea generally has temperatures that range from cold to pleasant, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

During the day the temperature is cold in Hyesan at 11°C (52°F) and pleasant in Pyong Yang at 18°C (64°F). As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 5°C (41°F) in Pyong Yang and -2°C (28°F) in Hyesan.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of North Korea, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Haeju with an average of 58 mm (2.3 in) to moderate rainfall in Wonsan with 71 mm (2.8 in).

Average sunshine

April brings good sunshine to many areas. Haeju sees around 225 hours of sunlight, great for visitors looking for bright days.

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Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in North Korea — and find the best time to visit. (based on Pyong Yang)

January1°C (34°F) February4°C (39°F) March11°C (52°F) April18°C (64°F) May25°C (77°F) June28°C (82°F) This monthJuly30°C (86°F) August30°C (86°F) September27°C (81°F) October20°C (68°F) November11°C (52°F) December3°C (37°F)
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Best Places to Visit in North Korea in April

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across North Korea.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in North Korea

What is the weather like in April for some of the most popular destinations in North Korea?

Temperature range in North Korea (April)

Precipitation variation in North Korea (April)

Haeju

In April Haeju generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
16°C (61°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
6°C (43°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
214 hours
225 hours
236 hours
Monthly rainfall
30 mm (1.2 in)
58 mm (2.3 in)
92 mm (3.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
8 days
8 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
perfect
Climate in Haeju →

Hyesan

In April Hyesan generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C (28°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
2°C (36°F)
11°C (52°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
-11°C (12°F)
-2°C (28°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
40 mm (1.6 in)
66 mm (2.6 in)
101 mm (4 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
10 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Hyesan →

Pyong Yang

In April Pyong Yang generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
18°C (64°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
5°C (41°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
238 hours
250 hours
266 hours
Monthly rainfall
28 mm (1.1 in)
58 mm (2.3 in)
98 mm (3.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
8 days
9 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Pyong Yang →

Wonsan

In April Wonsan generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
15°C (59°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
5°C (41°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
232 hours
235 hours
236 hours
Monthly rainfall
45 mm (1.8 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
104 mm (4.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
8 days
9 days
Weather conditions
poor
tolerable
pleasant
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Popular cities in April

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in North Korea in April.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Pyong Yang 18°C (64°F) 5°C (41°F) 58 mm (2.3 in)
Wonsan 15°C (59°F) 5°C (41°F) 71 mm (2.8 in)
Hyesan 11°C (52°F) -2°C (28°F) 66 mm (2.6 in)
Haeju 16°C (61°F) 6°C (43°F) 58 mm (2.3 in)

North Korea weather in April: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in North Korea in April?

In April, North Korea generally has tolerable weather conditions. Haeju sees daytime temperatures near 16°C (61°F), with nights cooling to roughly 6°C (43°F).

What is the average temperature in North Korea in April?

Average temperatures in North Korea during April range from a nighttime low near 6°C (43°F) to a daytime high around 16°C (61°F) in Haeju.

Does North Korea get a lot of rain in April?

April is on the drier side in North Korea. Haeju averages only about 58 mm (2.3 in), with most days staying dry.

Is April a Good Time to Visit North Korea?

Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Haeju, April might be a good time to visit North Korea. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, May and October provide perfect weather in Haeju. On the other hand, the months of January, February and July tend to have poor weather conditions.

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