Pyongyang weather in May
Mild and comfortable, with occasional showers. Average highs of 23°C and lows of 11°C, with around 8 rainy days expected throughout the month.
✦ This is a recommended month to visit Pyongyang. The combination of weather, atmosphere and experience is at its best.
Average high
23°C
Average low
11°C
Rainy days
8 days
Best months to visit
May, June, September
What to do in Pyongyang in May
Whatever the weather, Pyongyang rewards curious visitors. Here are some of the best ways to spend your time:
Tour Mass Games stadium performances
Visit Kumsusan Palace of the Sun mausoleum
Explore Juche Tower monument and museums
Ride Pyongyang's futuristic metro system
Tour controlled city neighborhoods
Attend state-approved cultural performances
What to pack for May
Light layers work well — T-shirts and shorts for the day, a light jacket for evenings. Comfortable walking shoes are a must. Bring a compact umbrella just in case.
Browse other months
January
0C
Cold, and mostly sunny skies.
February
4C
Cold, and mostly sunny skies.
March
11C
Cool, and mostly sunny skies.
April
18C
Mild and comfortable, with occasional showers.
Recommended
May (you are here)
23C
Mild and comfortable, with occasional showers.
Recommended
June
27C
Warm and pleasant, with some rainy days.
July
29C
Warm and pleasant, with regular rainfall.
August
29C
Warm and pleasant, with regular rainfall.
Recommended
September
25C
Warm and pleasant, with occasional showers.
October
18C
Mild and comfortable, with occasional showers.
November
10C
Cool, with occasional showers.
December
1C
Cold, and mostly sunny skies.
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