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 high | 1°C / 34°F | 🥶 freezing |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | -7°C / 19°F | |
| Feels like (high) | -4°C / 25°F | |
| Rainfall | 28 mm / 1.1 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 5 days | |
| Humidity | 61% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | -11°C / 12°F | |
| Sunshine | 7 h/day | |
| Daylight | 9.5 h | |
| Wind | 16 km/h / 10 mph | |
| Snowfall | 9.6 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.