March · North Korea
Best time to visit Pyongyang in March Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Pyongyang in March
Average temperature 5°C, 41 mm of rain, about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 64% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
March score
7.9/10
Ranked #3 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 5°C
- Rainfall
- 41 mm
- Humidity
- 64%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 26
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
March in Pyongyang scores 7.9/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - one of the top 12-month picks (#3). Expect around 5°C, 41 mm of rain, and roughly 26 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.
March holds up well in Pyongyang — 3rd best month
March averages 5°C (41°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
Expect 41 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12 daylight hours.
It scores 7.9/10 here, 3rd of 12 months, against 8.6/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in.
Plan for mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Pyongyang in March?
- In March, Pyongyang averages 5°C, 41 mm of rain, and about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.9/10.
- Is March a good time to visit Pyongyang?
- March earns a 7.9/10 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 March?
- Expect about 41 mm of rain in March. Average humidity is 64% and there are about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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