Pyongyang weather in May

May in Pyongyang: nice, rainy — one of the best months to visit.

#1 of 12 months in Pyongyang · #81 of 604 destinations to visit in May · comfort 90/100 (tier S)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Pyongyang climate normals — May

Daytime high22°C / 72°F😎 nice
Nighttime low11°C / 52°F
Feels like (high)21°C / 70°F
Rainfall101 mm / 4 in🌧 rainy
Rainy days9 days
Humidity66%💧 humid
Dew point10°C / 49°F
Sunshine9.9 h/day
Daylight14.3 h
Wind18 km/h / 11 mph
Air quality (US AQI)71🙂 moderate

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

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Pyongyang in May — FAQ

Is May a good time to visit Pyongyang?
May in Pyongyang: nice, rainy — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #1 of 12 months for Pyongyang on SeasonMap's comfort score (90/100).
What is the weather like in Pyongyang in May?
In May, Pyongyang averages a daily high of 22.3°C and a low of 11.2°C, with about 100.9 mm of rain over roughly 8.8 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Pyongyang in May?
Pyongyang has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 71 in May.

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