December · North Korea
Best time to visit Pyongyang in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Pyongyang in December
Average temperature -3°C, 24 mm of rain, about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 61% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
6.5/10
Ranked #9 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- -3°C
- Rainfall
- 24 mm
- Humidity
- 61%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 24
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
December in Pyongyang scores 6.5/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #9 of 12. Expect around -3°C, 24 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.
December in Pyongyang — middling scores, decent value
December averages -3°C (26°F), cold enough that sightseeing works in bursts rather than in one long day on foot.
Precipitation is light at 24 mm (mostly snow at altitude), with about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 9.5 hours of daylight.
It scores 6.5/10 here, 9th of 12 months, against 8.6/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip.
Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Flexible dates? April scores 2.1 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Pyongyang in December?
- In December, Pyongyang averages -3°C, 24 mm of rain, and about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.5/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Pyongyang?
- December earns a 6.5/10 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 December?
- Expect about 24 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 61% and there are about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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