Korea, Democratic People's Republic of
Hotels in Pyongyang, Korea, Democratic People's Republic of
Pyongyang is a major city in Korea, Democratic People's Republic of with about 3.2 million residents. The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Pyongyang Sunan International Airport (FNJ), about 22 km away. The most comfortable months are usually May, September and October, with average highs around 18–24°C.
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- Nearest airport
- FNJ · 22 km
- Pyongyang Sunan International Airport
- Best months
- May and September
- NASA climate averages
When to go
Weather in Pyongyang by month
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °C | -1 | 2 | 8 | 16 | 23 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 24 | 18 | 9 | 0 |
| Low °C | -10 | -8 | -3 | 3 | 10 | 16 | 20 | 20 | 15 | 7 | 0 | -7 |
| Rain mm | 9 | 18 | 23 | 54 | 76 | 98 | 281 | 236 | 97 | 46 | 47 | 17 |
Things to see
Famous places in Pyongyang
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Getting there
Airports near Pyongyang
- FNJ · Pyongyang Sunan International Airport22 km
Straight-line distances from the city centre. Airport data: OurAirports.
Key facts
Pyongyang at a glance
- Country
- Korea, Democratic People's Republic of
- Region
- Pyongyang
- Population
- 3,222,000 (GeoNames)
- Elevation
- 43 m
- Time zone
- Asia/Pyongyang
- Coordinates
- 39.034, 125.754
Nearby
Destinations near Pyongyang
FAQ
Pyongyang hotels: common questions
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What is the best time to visit Pyongyang?
Based on 20-year NASA climate averages, May, September and October usually offer the most comfortable weather in Pyongyang. July is the warmest month (average high 29°C) and July is the wettest (281 mm of rain on average).
Which airport is closest to Pyongyang?
Pyongyang Sunan International Airport (FNJ) is about 22 km from the centre of Pyongyang. You can book flights and hotels together on book.maqami.co.
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What are the most famous sights in Pyongyang?
Among the places most widely covered on Wikipedia near central Pyongyang are Ryugyong Hotel, Kumsusan Palace of the Sun, Kim Il-sung Square, Arch of Reunification.
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