Pyongyang weather in January
January in Pyongyang: freezing, dry — one of the weakest months to visit.
#12 of 12 months in Pyongyang · #520 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 44/100 (tier F)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Pyongyang climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 1°C / 33°F | 🥶 freezing |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | -9°C / 17°F | |
| Feels like (high) | -4°C / 25°F | |
| Rainfall | 21 mm / 0.8 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 4 days | |
| Humidity | 58% | 🍃 comfortable |
| Dew point | -13°C / 9°F | |
| Sunshine | 7.7 h/day | |
| Daylight | 9.8 h | |
| Wind | 16 km/h / 10 mph | |
| Snowfall | 9.2 cm / 3.6 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 92 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Pyongyang in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Pyongyang?
- January in Pyongyang: freezing, dry — one of the weakest months to visit. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Pyongyang on SeasonMap's comfort score (44/100).
- What is the weather like in Pyongyang in January?
- In January, Pyongyang averages a daily high of 0.5°C and a low of -8.6°C, with about 20.7 mm of rain over roughly 4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Pyongyang in January?
- Pyongyang has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 92 in January.
- Does it snow in Pyongyang in January?
- Pyongyang sees roughly 9.2 cm of snowfall in January.