Weather in Pyongyang, North Korea in May
In an average May, Pyongyang sees a daily high around 22°C and a low around 10°C, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 22°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 18°C to 27°C |
| Average low | 10°C |
| Typical low range | 7°C to 12°C |
| Average daily precipitation | 3 mm |
May records
The most extreme May on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total May accumulation.
High
Highest
35°C
2014-05-31
Lowest
10°C
2005-05-06
Low
Highest
19°C
2018-05-16
Lowest
1°C
1987-05-03
Feels-like
Highest
42°C
2014-05-31
Lowest
-6°C
2010-05-01
Humidity
Highest
16.5 g/m³
2018-05-16
Lowest
4.1 g/m³
1988-05-02
Wind
Highest
57 km/h
2016-05-03
Lowest
8 km/h
1993-05-21
Precip
Wettest
209 mm
2016
Driest
11 mm
2012
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