May · North Korea
Best time to visit Pyongyang in MayWeather, crowds & prices
May score
8.0/10
Ranked #2 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 16°C
- Rainfall
- 92 mm
- Humidity
- 73%
- Sunny days
- 26
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
May in Pyongyang scores 8.0/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - one of the top 12-month picks (#2). Expect around 16°C, 92 mm of rain, and roughly 26 sunny days 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.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Pyongyang in May?
- In May, Pyongyang averages 16°C, 92 mm of rain, and about 26 sunny days. Its climate-comfort score is 8.0/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Pyongyang?
- May earns a 8.0/10 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 May?
- Expect about 92 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 73% and there are about 26 sunny days.
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