Pyongyang weather in August
August in Pyongyang: hot, soaked, with very humid — a fair time to visit.
#9 of 12 months in Pyongyang · #517 of 604 destinations to visit in August · comfort 56/100 (tier D)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Pyongyang climate normals — August
| Daytime high | 28°C / 83°F | 🥵 hot |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 21°C / 70°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 32°C / 90°F | |
| Rainfall | 257 mm / 10.1 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 18 days | |
| Humidity | 84% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 21°C / 70°F | |
| Sunshine | 7.9 h/day | |
| Daylight | 13.7 h | |
| Wind | 14 km/h / 9 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 63 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Pyongyang in August — FAQ
- Is August a good time to visit Pyongyang?
- August in Pyongyang: hot, soaked, with very humid — a fair time to visit. It ranks #9 of 12 months for Pyongyang on SeasonMap's comfort score (56/100).
- What is the weather like in Pyongyang in August?
- In August, Pyongyang averages a daily high of 28.1°C and a low of 21.3°C, with about 256.9 mm of rain over roughly 18 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Pyongyang in August?
- Pyongyang has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 63 in August.