Temperature
Pleasant by day, brisk at night.
74°Ftypical May high
Typical range
May climate
May in Pyongyang
North Korea · East Asia
Mild days with cool nights and plenty of sun.
Good overall
Daytime high
74°F
Lows around 55°F
Rain
Several rainy days
Sun
10 h/day
Air feel
Comfortable
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Several rainy days. About 8 wet days, more than in most months.
27%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Plenty of sun this month.
10 hMay sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
ComfortableMay
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid airVery humid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In May, afternoons feel about 69° and nights feel near 54°.
FrigidFreezingVery coldColdCoolComfortableWarmHotNight hours
Clear sky
Partly cloudy skies this month.
47%May Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in May.
6 mphMay Light breeze
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical May day
May late afternoons are around 72°F, easing to about 64°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning66°F
Rain12%
Cloud54%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Midday73°F
Rain13%
Cloud54%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon72°F
Rain13%
Cloud51%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Early evening64°F
Rain11%
Cloud49%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowData 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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