April · North Korea
Best time to visit Pyongyang in April Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Pyongyang in April
Average temperature 12°C, 65 mm of rain, about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 64% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
April score
8.6/10
Ranked #1 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 12°C
- Rainfall
- 65 mm
- Humidity
- 64%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 24
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
April in Pyongyang scores 8.6/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - the single best month of the year. Expect around 12°C, 65 mm of rain, and roughly 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Pyongyang is North Korea's monumental capital on the Taedong River, known for vast civic spaces, museums, memorials, and carefully managed visitor routes.
April: the best month of the year in Pyongyang
Expect 12°C (53°F) in April. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.
Budget for roughly 65 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 13.2 hours of daylight to work around it.
On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Pyongyang at 8.6/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer.
Expect peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Pyongyang in April?
- In April, Pyongyang averages 12°C, 65 mm of rain, and about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.6/10.
- Is April a good time to visit Pyongyang?
- April earns a 8.6/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Pyongyang in April?
- Expect about 65 mm of rain in April. Average humidity is 64% and there are about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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