North Korea
Plan a visit or move to North Korea with current conditions, practical signals, maps, local people, and sourced context.
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- Latest air-quality reading is not elevated
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: North Korea month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in North Korea are typically April, May and September, with average daytime highs around 18–25°C. July is usually the warmest month (average high 29°C), January the coldest (average low -9°C), and August the wettest (about 289 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0.0 | -9.2 | 15 | 7.8 |
| February | 3.5 | -6.1 | 20 | 8.4 |
| March | 11.2 | -0.5 | 32 | 9.2 |
| April | 17.6 | 5.9 | 57 | 9.4 |
| May | 22.6 | 11.7 | 118 | 9.4 |
| June | 26.7 | 17.1 | 176 | 9.6 |
| July | 29.3 | 21.9 | 266 | 8.5 |
| August | 28.9 | 21.9 | 289 | 8.6 |
| September | 25.3 | 16.6 | 126 | 8.7 |
| October | 18.0 | 8.4 | 64 | 8.1 |
| November | 9.5 | 0.4 | 56 | 7.0 |
| December | 0.9 | -7.5 | 27 | 7.1 |
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People and places shaping North Korea
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Research updated Monday, August 31, 2026Past and future events in North Korea
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- Abandonment of reunification efforts
In 2024 the DPRK formally announced it would no longer pursue Korean reunification.
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01 · OverviewNorth Korea, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow North Korea took shape
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03 · GovernmentGovernment and public life in North Korea
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04 · EconomyWork and the economy in North Korea
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05 · CultureCulture and creative life in North Korea
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06 · TravelTravelling through North Korea
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for North Korea
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about North Korea
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Frequently Asked Questions about North Korea
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01 · Q&AWhat is the capital city and population of North Korea?
The capital of North Korea is Pyongyang, and the total national population is estimated at 25,549,819.
02 · Q&AWhere is North Korea located and what is its total area?
North Korea is located in Asia, spanning an area of approximately 120,540 km².
03 · Q&AWhat currency and languages are spoken in North Korea?
The official currency is Won (KPW) and the recognized languages include ko-KP.
04 · Q&AWhat are the major cities and regions in North Korea?
Prominent cities and cultural hubs mapped across North Korea include Pyongyang, Hamhŭng, Namp’o, Sunch’ŏn, Hŭngnam.
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