worldweather24°Cnear normal
usually 23°C–27°C
night: warmer than usual
rain: more rain than usual
wind: typical
Weather in North Korea - today, tomorrow and 14-day forecast
Right now temperatures across North Korea range from 23° to 26°. Below: today's conditions city by city, a live weather map, the 14-day outlook and month-by-month climate to help you pick the best time to travel.
Country values are the median of forecasts from 7 cities; the range shows local differences. Methodology.
Weather in North Korea's cities today
☁️Kaesŏng
26°💧 6.9 mm
☁️Namp'o
25°💧 50.7 mm
☁️Sinŭiju
25°💧 7.2 mm
☁️Pyongyang
24°💧 100.7 mm
☁️Kanggye
24°💧 2.6 mm
☁️Hamhŭng
23°💧 0.9 mm
🌧️Wŏnsan
23°💧 0.1 mm
Weather map - today's temperatures
Next days in North Korea
today☁️
24°💧 6.9 mm
Sun☀️
25°💧 1 mm
Mon🌤️
24°💧 3 mm
Tue🌧️
23°💧 0.2 mm
Wed🌤️
20°💧 0.6 mm
Thu☀️
21°💧 0.5 mm
Fri☀️
23°💧 11.1 mm
Sat☀️
25°💧 0.4 mm
Forecast vs 1991-2020 climate normal
NASA POWERHow does the current forecast compare with normal?
We compare the coming days with weather usually observed at this time of year.
Wednesday 9 Sept in North Korea, the forecast high is 20°C. Typical daytime temperatures at this time of year range from 23°C to 26°C, so it will be exceptionally cool. It is cooler than 96% of similar days.
25°Cnear normal
usually 23°C–27°C
night: warmer than usual
rain: typical rainfall
wind: lighter than usual
24°Cnear normal
usually 23°C–26°C
night: warmer than usual
rain: more rain than usual
wind: typical
23°Ccooler than usual
usually 23°C–26°C
cooler than 71% of similar days
night: warmer than usual
rain: typical rainfall
wind: typical
20°Cexceptionally cool
usually 23°C–26°C
cooler than 96% of similar days
night: near normal
rain: typical rainfall
wind: exceptionally strong
21°Cexceptionally cool
usually 23°C–26°C
cooler than 92% of similar days
night: near normal
rain: typical rainfall
wind: lighter than usual
23°Ccooler than usual
usually 23°C–26°C
cooler than 70% of similar days
night: warmer than usual
rain: exceptionally wet
wind: lighter than usual
How warm was this week in previous years?
Each bar shows the average daily high during the same 7-day period in each year.
cooler yearstypical rangewarmer years2026 forecastcurrent forecast
From 1981 to 2025, the 5-11 Sept period averaged 24°C by day. The coolest year was 1995 (22°C) and the warmest was 2023 (28°C). The current forecast averages 23°C - lower than in 80% of historical years.
Historical reference: NASA POWER daily gridded data (MERRA-2), the 1991-2020 normal and a +/- 7-day calendar window. The typical range is the 20th-80th percentile. This is not a city weather-station reading and does not change the current forecast. NASA POWER Daily API.
14-day forecast - North Korea
North Korea 30 & 45-day weather - long-range outlook
Next 16 days · forecast
24°
around 19° at night · days with rain: 10
Weeks 3-4 · avg for September
26°
around 17° at night · rain chance 24%
Weeks 5-7 · avg for October
21°
around 10° at night · rain chance 18%
The 30 & 45-day outlook for North Korea: the next 16 days are a numerical forecast updated daily - on average 24° by day and 19° at night. Further out we rely on multi-year climate averages: around 26° in September, and about 21° in October. Forecasts beyond two weeks are indicative only.
Today vs the next days - North Korea cities
| City | Today | +3 days | +7 days | Rain today |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☁️ Kaesŏng | 26℃ | 25℃ | 25℃ | 6.9 mm |
| ☁️ Namp'o | 25℃ | 24℃ | 25℃ | 50.7 mm |
| ☁️ Sinŭiju | 25℃ | 20℃ | 25℃ | 7.2 mm |
| ☁️ Pyongyang | 24℃ | 24℃ | 26℃ | 100.7 mm |
| ☁️ Kanggye | 24℃ | 15℃ | 25℃ | 2.6 mm |
| ☁️ Hamhŭng | 23℃ | 23℃ | 24℃ | 0.9 mm |
| 🌧️ Wŏnsan | 23℃ | 23℃ | 21℃ | 0.1 mm |
Day-by-day forecast for North Korea
Saturday5 September 2026
☁️24°overcast clouds
Sunday6 September 2026
☀️25°clear sky
Monday7 September 2026
🌤️24°a few clouds
Tuesday8 September 2026
🌧️23°moderate rain
Wednesday9 September 2026
🌤️20°a few clouds
Thursday10 September 2026
☀️21°clear sky
Friday11 September 2026
☀️23°clear sky
Saturday12 September 2026
☀️25°clear sky
Sunday13 September 2026
☁️24°overcast clouds
Monday14 September 2026
☁️24°broken clouds
Tuesday15 September 2026
☀️25°clear sky
Wednesday16 September 2026
🌤️26°a few clouds
Thursday17 September 2026
☁️25°overcast clouds
Friday18 September 2026
☁️25°overcast clouds
Saturday19 September 2026
☁️26°overcast clouds
Sunday20 September 2026
🌤️25°scattered clouds
Sea temperature - North Korea
| Beach | Water today | Water week avg | Waves | How's the water? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaesŏng | 28℃ | 27℃ | 0.2 m | very warm |
| Namp'o | 27℃ | 26℃ | 0.1 m | very warm |
| Sinŭiju | 27℃ | 26℃ | - | warm |
| Hamhŭng | 25℃ | 25℃ | - | warm |
| Wŏnsan | 25℃ | 25℃ | 0.6 m | warm |
Sea-surface temperature from marine models, updated daily. See also: where the sea is warmest right now.
Air quality and smog in North Korea
| City | PM2.5 (µg/m³) | PM10 (µg/m³) | Air quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Namp’o | 7.4 | 10.4 | very good |
| Songnimch’ŏngnyŏn | 7.4 | 10.4 | very good |
| Sariwŏn | 5.9 | 8.5 | very good |
| Haeju | 4.9 | 7.2 | very good |
| Kaesong | 4.8 | 7.1 | very good |
Based on PM2.5 thresholds. Station readings, updated daily (last reading: 2026-09-05, 10:00).
North Korea weather through the year
North Korea weather month by month - when is the best time to go?
Weather in other countries in Asia
FAQ - North Korea weather
What is the weather like in North Korea today?
Today it is about 24° during the day and 20° at night, overcast clouds.
How far ahead can I check the forecast for North Korea?
This page shows a detailed 14-day forecast plus the long-term monthly climate, so you can plan both a short trip and a holiday months ahead.