July · North Korea
Best time to visit Pyongyang in July Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Pyongyang in July
Average temperature 26°C, 222 mm of rain, about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 83% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
July score
4.8/10
Ranked #11 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 26°C
- Rainfall
- 222 mm
- Humidity
- 83%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 24
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
July in Pyongyang scores 4.8/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #11 of 12. Expect around 26°C, 222 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.
July in Pyongyang: expect compromises
At 26°C (78°F) this is comfortable city weather in July, with sightseeing easiest before lunch and after the afternoon peak.
This is the year's wettest stretch at 222 mm, but with about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine it is not a total loss; an indoor fallback covers the risk.
That is 4.8/10 on the same scale — 11th of 12 months, versus 8.6/10 for the best month here.
Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, April is materially better in Pyongyang — 3.8 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Pyongyang in July?
- In July, Pyongyang averages 26°C, 222 mm of rain, and about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 4.8/10.
- Is July a good time to visit Pyongyang?
- July 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 July?
- Expect about 222 mm of rain in July. Average humidity is 83% and there are about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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