November · North Korea
Best time to visit Pyongyang in November Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Pyongyang in November
Average temperature 5°C, 65 mm of rain, about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 71% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
November score
6.9/10
Ranked #7 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 5°C
- Rainfall
- 65 mm
- Humidity
- 71%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 22
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
November in Pyongyang scores 6.9/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #7 of 12. Expect around 5°C, 65 mm of rain, and roughly 22 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.
November in Pyongyang: mixed conditions, plan around the weather
Expect 5°C (42°F) in November. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.
Budget for roughly 65 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.1 hours of daylight to work around it.
That is 6.9/10 on the same scale — 7th of 12 months, versus 8.6/10 for the best month here.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
If your dates are flexible, April is materially better in Pyongyang — 1.7 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Pyongyang in November?
- In November, Pyongyang averages 5°C, 65 mm of rain, and about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.9/10.
- Is November a good time to visit Pyongyang?
- November earns a 6.9/10 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 November?
- Expect about 65 mm of rain in November. Average humidity is 71% and there are about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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