Pyongyang

North Korea

Pyongyang is the capital and largest city of North Korea. It holds a unique administrative status as a directly administered city, which grants it a level of governance equivalent to that of the country's provinces.

The city is situated on the Taedong River, approximately 109 kilometers upstream from where the river meets the Yellow Sea. According to data from the 2008 population census, Pyongyang has a population of 3,255,288 residents.

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When to go to Pyongyang

Warmest: July and August (29°C). Driest: January (3 wet days).

MonthHighLowRainWet days
January0°C-9°C15 mm3
February4°C-6°C18 mm4
March11°C-1°C34 mm5
April18°C5°C57 mm7
May23°C11°C116 mm8
June27°C17°C172 mm10
July29°C22°C270 mm17
August29°C22°C290 mm17
September25°C17°C127 mm8
October18°C8°C63 mm7
November10°C1°C58 mm7
December1°C-7°C27 mm5

Long-term monthly averages from Open-Meteo.

Guides to Pyongyang

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