Pyongyang weather in December
December is one of the least pleasant months in Pyongyang: highs of 0°C (33°F) and about 17 mm (0.7 in) of rain on average. Nights average -7°C (19°F) and cloud cover 58% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the 2nd driest month of the year and the 2nd coolest. Compared with November, it is cooler and drier; January brings highs of -1°C (29°F) and 9 mm (0.4 in) of rain.
Is December a good time to visit Pyongyang?
least pleasant month Weather score 46/100.
December is one of the least pleasant months for weather in Pyongyang. For better conditions, consider Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct.
Does it rain a lot in Pyongyang in December?
No, it is usually dry: about 17 mm (0.7 in) falls in an average December. It is the 2nd driest month of the year.
How warm is Pyongyang in December?
Days average 0°C (33°F) and nights -7°C (19°F).
Pyongyang weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -1°C (29°F) | -10°C (14°F) | 9 mm | 56% | least pleasant |
| February | 2°C (35°F) | -8°C (18°F) | 18 mm | 48% | least pleasant |
| March | 8°C (46°F) | -3°C (27°F) | 23 mm | 44% | fair |
| April | 16°C (61°F) | 3°C (37°F) | 54 mm | 51% | best |
| May | 23°C (73°F) | 10°C (50°F) | 76 mm | 54% | best |
| June | 28°C (82°F) | 16°C (60°F) | 98 mm | 63% | best |
| July | 29°C (83°F) | 20°C (68°F) | 281 mm | 74% | least pleasant |
| August | 28°C (83°F) | 20°C (69°F) | 236 mm | 65% | least pleasant |
| September | 24°C (76°F) | 15°C (58°F) | 97 mm | 53% | best |
| October | 18°C (64°F) | 7°C (45°F) | 46 mm | 44% | best |
| November | 9°C (48°F) | 0°C (32°F) | 47 mm | 51% | least pleasant |
| December | 0°C (33°F) | -7°C (19°F) | 17 mm | 58% | least pleasant |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis). Page updated . How we rate months