What is the weather like in Pyongyang vs Seoul in August?

In August, Pyongyang averages 30°C high / 22°C low with about 234 mm of rain; Seoul averages 31°C high / 24°C low with about 244 mm.

Pyongyang vs Seoul in August

Pyongyang and Seoul are nearly tied in August — 57 vs 54 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Pyongyang is sweltering, soaked, muggy air; Seoul is sweltering, soaked, muggy air.

Pyongyang vs Seoul — August climate, side by side

	🇰🇵 Pyongyang	🇰🇷 Seoul
Comfort score	57/100 (D)	54/100 (D)
Feels-like high	34°C	36°C
Avg high / low	30° / 22°	31° / 24°
Rainfall	234 mm	244 mm
Rainy days	16	15
Humidity	83%	83%
Air quality (AQI)	63	93

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Month by month

Pyongyang 🇰🇵 North Koreasweltering, soaked, muggy air · best May57
Seoul 🇰🇷 South Koreasweltering, soaked, muggy air · best May54

Pyongyang vs Seoul in August — FAQ

Is August better in Pyongyang or Seoul?: Pyongyang and Seoul are nearly tied in August — 57 vs 54 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Pyongyang is sweltering, soaked, muggy air; Seoul is sweltering, soaked, muggy air.
What is the weather like in Pyongyang vs Seoul in August?: In August, Pyongyang averages 30°C high / 22°C low with about 234 mm of rain; Seoul averages 31°C high / 24°C low with about 244 mm.