August · North Korea
Best time to visit Pyongyang in August Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Pyongyang in August
Average temperature 25°C, 252 mm of rain, about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 83% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
August score
4.8/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 25°C
- Rainfall
- 252 mm
- Humidity
- 83%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 23
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
August in Pyongyang scores 4.8/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around 25°C, 252 mm of rain, and roughly 23 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.
August in Pyongyang: expect compromises
August averages 25°C (77°F) — pleasant for mornings and evenings on foot in the city, with a midday break when the sun is strongest.
252 mm makes this the wettest stretch of the year, though about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine still appear — keep an indoor fallback ready.
It scores 4.8/10 here, 12th of 12 months, against 8.6/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Plan for low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? April scores 3.8 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Pyongyang in August?
- In August, Pyongyang averages 25°C, 252 mm of rain, and about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 4.8/10.
- Is August a good time to visit Pyongyang?
- August earns a 4.8/10 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 August?
- Expect about 252 mm of rain in August. Average humidity is 83% and there are about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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