Temperature
Hot by day, mild at night.
85°Ftypical Aug high
Pyongyang
North Korea · East Asia
Pyongyang is most comfortable in April and October. Summers are warm and winters are cold. The wettest months are roughly July to August. Humidity is usually low.
Best time to go
12 mo · Typical year
Temperature range
16°F to 85°F
Rain
8 days/mo
Sunshine
8.8 h/day
Humidity feel
Generally dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Precipitation
One of the wettest months.
45%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Cloudier spells limit sunshine.
8.6 hAug sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Hot afternoons occur, with humid air through much of the month.
64%Aug share of humid air hours
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid airVery humid air
Hourly comfort pattern
In August, afternoons feel about 80° and nights feel near 89°.
FrigidFreezingVery coldColdCoolComfortableWarmHotNight shading
More detailIncludes sky, daypart comfort, and wind
Cloud cover
Mostly cloudy skies.
35%Aug clear sky
ClearCloud cover
Typical August day
August late afternoons are around 74°F, and early evening stays near 73°F.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning80°F
Feels 86°F
Rain27%
Cloud62%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityLow
Midday77°F
Feels 82°F
Rain19%
Cloud58%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityMinimal
Late afternoon74°F
Feels 79°F
Rain20%
Cloud62%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowevening73°F
Feels 78°F
Rain23%
Cloud70%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityMinimal
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in August.
5 mphAug Calm
Typical wind speed (mph)
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jul 27, 2026
Data & methodology