Temperature
Cold by day, freezing at night.
35°Ftypical December high
Typical range
December climate
December in Pyongyang
North Korea · East Asia
Cold weather is the main limitation.
Limited, but doable
Daytime high
35°F
Lows around 20°F
Precipitation
6 days/mo
Sun
7.5 h/day
Air feel
Very dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
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Precipitation
Some precipitation is expected this month.
18%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Good sunshine this month.
7.4 hDecember sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Humidity is rarely noticeable in the cool air.
Very dryDecember Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid airVery humid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In December, afternoons feel about 25° and nights feel near 15°.
FrigidFreezingVery coldColdCoolComfortableWarmHotNight hours
Clear sky
Partly cloudy skies this month.
58%December Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in December.
7 mphDecember Light breeze
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical December day
December late afternoons are around 33°F, easing to about 28°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning28°F
Rain6%
Cloud40%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Midday34°F
Rain8%
Cloud44%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Best windowLate afternoon32°F
Rain6%
Cloud43%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Early evening28°F
Rain7%
Cloud40%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Data tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32 | 16 | 0.5 | 3 | 8.1 | 65 |
| Feb | 38 | 22 | 0.8 | 4 | 8.7 | 63 |
| Mar | 49 | 32 | 1.0 | 5 | 9.6 | 63 |
| Apr | 64 | 44 | 2.1 | 7 | 10.1 | 62 |
| May | 74 | 55 | 3.7 | 8 | 10.0 | 66 |
| Jun | 81 | 65 | 4.3 | 10 | 10.0 | 73 |
| Jul | 84 | 72 | 10.4 | 16 | 7.9 | 82 |
| Aug | 85 | 71 | 8.5 | 14 | 8.6 | 82 |
| Sep | 78 | 61 | 3.5 | 7 | 9.1 | 77 |
| Oct | 67 | 47 | 1.7 | 6 | 9.0 | 71 |
| Nov | 50 | 34 | 1.7 | 7 | 7.2 | 69 |
| Dec | 35 | 20 | 0.9 | 6 | 7.4 | 66 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Aug 26, 2026
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