When to Visit Pyongyang

Cold and dry. Clear days are common. The cold is persistent. Wind can make it feel harsher.

Still firmly winter. Still dry. By month's end, the season's grip loosens slightly.

A real transition. The city starts to shake off winter austerity. A serious coat is still needed for mornings and evenings.

One of Pyongyang's more pleasant months. Mid-April national holidays bring extra life to parks and public spaces.

Warm without being oppressive. Warm temperatures and green surroundings make this the most visually appealing time of year.

Humidity arrives. Air turns sticky. The monsoon's leading edge appears by month's end.

Pyongyang's wettest month by far. Heat plus constant humidity makes outdoor sightseeing demanding. Downpours can be intense. Plan around the weather.

More of July's pattern. Monsoon eases late in the month. The air begins to change. Still tough for visitors unused to heat and rain.

Pyongyang reasserts itself. Monsoon retreats. Autumn light makes wide boulevards and monuments shine.

Autumn fully arrives. Consistently pleasant walking weather. Likely the best month on the calendar.

Cools steadily toward winter. Early November keeps some October charm. Late November brings the long cold.

Firmly winter. Dry, clear days give striking city views. Warmth becomes the main concern.