Weather in Pyongyang, North Korea in August
In an average August, Pyongyang sees a daily high around 29°C and a low around 21°C, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 29°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 26°C to 31°C |
| Average low | 21°C |
| Typical low range | 18°C to 24°C |
| Average daily precipitation | 8 mm |
August records
The most extreme August on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total August accumulation.
High
Highest
36°C
1997-08-01
Lowest
17°C
2016-08-31
Low
Highest
26°C
2018-08-02
Lowest
11°C
2009-08-29
Feels-like
Highest
56°C
2018-08-01
Lowest
11°C
2009-08-29
Humidity
Highest
25.5 g/m³
2024-08-01
Lowest
8.9 g/m³
2017-08-29
Wind
Highest
71 km/h
2020-08-27
Lowest
5 km/h
2023-08-20
Precip
Wettest
706 mm
2020
Driest
23 mm
1991
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