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Pyongyang Weather Today · 7-Day Forecast

A Clear Night Under the Stars

A stray cloud or two drifts over the plains; the sun keeps its hold on the day.

Warmest today at 16° · coldest night Monday at 1°

The short of it: Pyongyang weather on Thursday, 12 November 2026: local time, 4 °C (39 °F) with mostly clear skies, feeling like 2 °C (35 °F). Today’s high 16 °C (61 °F), low 4 °C (38 °F). No rain expected in the next 24 hours. No warnings in force. Source: Wanted Weather forecast service (global weather models), updated 01:00 local time.

PYONGYANG, Thursday. — Those stepping out in Pyongyang this morning will find partly cloudy skies; the afternoon should top out near 16°, the night near 4°. Count it a gift: 6° above the November average of 10° for these parts. Barely a breath of wind stirs from the E, gusting to 4 km/h, and the glass holds steady.

Of the 6 days ahead, today looks the finest at near 16°, while Monday night will be the coldest at 1°. Rain or snow is due on 1 of them, some 5.7 mm in all. Nights run 4° milder than the November norm of 0°.

For travellers weighing a journey, the Almanac shows a typical November in Pyongyang brings highs near 10°, lows of 0° and about 40 mm of rain over the month. August is the warmest month here at 30°, January the coldest at -11°, and July the wettest with 267 mm. Snow usually lies on the ground from December to February. The best months to ride in are October and April.

The sun is up 10 h 9 min today, and the days are shortening by about 2 minutes each. The station stands 17 m above the sea.

The Hours to Come

Temperature by the hour · rain & snow in the hour beneath
The hour-by-hour ledger
HourSkyTempFeelsWindRain
NowMostly clear4°2°3 km/h–
2 AMPartly cloudy4°1°3 km/h–
3 AMPartly cloudy4°1°3 km/h–
4 AMPartly cloudy4°1°3 km/h–
5 AMPartly cloudy4°2°3 km/h–
6 AMPartly cloudy4°2°3 km/h–
7 AMPartly cloudy4°2°3 km/h–
8 AMPartly cloudy5°3°3 km/h–
9 AMPartly cloudy6°5°2 km/h–
10 AMPartly cloudy10°9°2 km/h–
11 AMMostly clear13°11°4 km/h–
12 PMMostly clear14°13°7 km/h–
1 PMClear sky16°13°10 km/h–
2 PMPartly cloudy16°13°10 km/h–
3 PMPartly cloudy16°13°12 km/h–
4 PMPartly cloudy15°12°11 km/h–
5 PMPartly cloudy14°12°6 km/h–
6 PMPartly cloudy12°11°2 km/h–
7 PMMostly clear12°11°2 km/h–
8 PMPartly cloudy11°10°2 km/h–
9 PMMostly clear10°8°2 km/h–
10 PMPartly cloudy9°8°2 km/h–
11 PMPartly cloudy8°7°2 km/h–
12 AMPartly cloudy8°6°2 km/h–

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 12): partly cloudy, high 16°, low 4°, dry, gusts to 19 km/h. Sun up 7:16 AM, down 5:25 PM. Changeable skies expected — a day for both sun hat and coat.

The Week in Figures

DayLow · HighRainGustsDaylight
Today4°16°dry19 km/h10 h 9 min
Friday6°15°dry9 km/h10 h 7 min
Saturday6°12°dry6 km/h10 h 6 min
Sunday4°13°dry22 km/h10 h 4 min
Monday1°12°dry17 km/h10 h 2 min
Tuesday7°9°5.7 mm10 km/h10 h 0 min

Warmest: today at 16°. Wettest: Tuesday, 5.7 mm. Strongest gusts: Sunday, 22 km/h.

The Almanac · Pyongyang Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low

November in Pyongyang, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
7th wettest of 12
Versus October
9° colder, 0.0 mm more rain
Versus December
8° warmer
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
Dec–Feb
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 59 min
Average wind
7 km/h
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The year turns hard here: highs drop 9° from October to about 10°, with nights near 0°. Rain is modest, about 40 mm, the 7th wettest month.

Pyongyang in November: the full almanac →

Climate of Pyongyang by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January0°-11°16 mm6 km/h9 h 43 min✦✦
February4°-7°20 mm8 km/h10 h 41 min✦✦
March10°-2°25 mm9 km/h11 h 50 min✦✦✦
April18°5°49 mm9 km/h13 h 11 min✦✦✦✦
May23°11°78 mm8 km/h14 h 18 min✦✦✦
June27°17°125 mm6 km/h14 h 54 min✦✦✦
July29°21°267 mm6 km/h14 h 39 min✦✦
August30°21°217 mm5 km/h13 h 41 min✦✦
September26°15°112 mm5 km/h12 h 23 min✦✦✦
October19°7°40 mm5 km/h11 h 6 min✦✦✦✦✦
November10°0°40 mm7 km/h9 h 59 min✦✦✦✦
December2°-8°20 mm7 km/h9 h 26 min✦✦

Reports from the Street

What readers in Pyongyang see right now · last 3 hours

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Questions Readers Ask about Pyongyang

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in Pyongyang today?

Right now it is 4 °C (39 °F) with mostly clear skies; it feels like 2 °C (35 °F). Today’s high is 16 °C (61 °F) and tonight’s low 4 °C (38 °F). No rain is expected in the next 24 hours.

Will it rain in Pyongyang this week?

Yes — rain or snow is forecast on 1 of the next 6 days, about 5.7 mm (0.22 in) in total. The wettest day looks to be Tuesday.

Are there any weather warnings for Pyongyang?

No — no warnings or notices are in force for Pyongyang at present.

What is the warmest month in Pyongyang?

August, with an average high of 30 °C (86 °F). The coldest is January, when nights average -11 °C (13 °F). The wettest month is July, with 267 mm (10.5 in), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit Pyongyang?

October and April. October brings highs near 19 °C (66 °F) and about 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain; April highs near 18 °C (64 °F) and 49 mm (1.9 in). The Almanac rates every month from 1 to 5 for warmth, dryness and rainfall, using 1991–2020 climate normals.

Does it snow in Pyongyang?

Yes. Snow usually lies on the ground from December to February. Nights average below freezing in Nov–Mar.

Neighbouring Towns

November averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Twimoraet’ŏPyongyang7 km SW10°0°38 mm
Man’gyŏngdae-riPyongyang9 km WSW10°0°36 mm
KangsŏnSouth Pyongan18 km SW10°-1°35 mm
ChunghwaPyongyang19 km SSE10°-1°36 mm
SunanPyongyang20 km NNW10°-2°36 mm
Sŭngho 1-tongPyongyang20 km ESE10°-1°38 mm
P’yŏngsŏngSouth Pyongan26 km NNE9°-2°37 mm
Hŭkkyo-riNorth Hwanghae26 km S10°-1°35 mm

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The Editor’s Remark

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