Pyongyang weather in December

December in Pyongyang: freezing, dry — one of the weakest months to visit.

#11 of 12 months in Pyongyang · #527 of 604 destinations to visit in December · comfort 45/100 (tier F)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Pyongyang climate normals — December

Daytime high1°C / 34°F🥶 freezing
Nighttime low-7°C / 19°F
Feels like (high)-4°C / 25°F
Rainfall28 mm / 1.1 in☀️ dry
Rainy days5 days
Humidity61%💧 humid
Dew point-11°C / 12°F
Sunshine7 h/day
Daylight9.5 h
Wind16 km/h / 10 mph
Snowfall9.6 cm / 3.8 in
Air quality (US AQI)57🙂 moderate

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Pyongyang in December — FAQ

Is December a good time to visit Pyongyang?
December in Pyongyang: freezing, dry — one of the weakest months to visit. It ranks #11 of 12 months for Pyongyang on SeasonMap's comfort score (45/100).
What is the weather like in Pyongyang in December?
In December, Pyongyang averages a daily high of 0.9°C and a low of -7.1°C, with about 28.2 mm of rain over roughly 5.4 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Pyongyang in December?
Pyongyang has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 57 in December.
Does it snow in Pyongyang in December?
Pyongyang sees roughly 9.6 cm of snowfall in December.

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