Cool
Average highs are around 0°C, so pack for cooler days.
December verdict
North Korea in December
Weather score32Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 0°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 4.9h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 24mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
December weather
Monthly averages
Temp
0°C
Rain
24mm
Sun
4.9h
Sea
6°C
Weather score
32
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 24mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 4.9h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 6°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare North Korea with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
December0°C average high
December has some of the coolest average daytime highs of the year, so pack for fresher conditions.
Warmest monthsMay to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
December24mm average rain
December is one of North Korea's driest months, making outdoor days easier to plan than in wetter parts of the year.
Driest monthsJanuary to May and October to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
December4.9 hours average sun
December is one of North Korea's cloudier months, so sunshine-led plans are less reliable.
Brightest monthsApril to May
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
December6°C average sea
December is below North Korea's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming can feel fresher.
Warmest seaJuly to September
Sea temperatures are usually near 17°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
December32 weather score
December is one of the weakest weather-score months, when the overall mix is less favourable than the rest of the year.
Best weather monthsJune to September
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.