May weather forecast
Pyongyang, North Korea

May situates Pyongyang into the full comfort of spring, heading towards the threshold of summer. With temperatures cresting to 22.6°C (72.7°F), the city begins to experience the early signs of the impending hot season. Rainfall also intensifies, registering 72mm (2.83") as spring showers become a common daily phenomenon. Despite the rising temperatures, Pyongyang citizens are shielded from harsh sunlight; the UV index remains at an acceptable value of 7. Importantly, longer daylight hours extend till evening, allowing for more daytime activities.

Temperature

May's arrival in Pyongyang coincides with a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from April's enjoyable 17.1°C (62.8°F) to an agreeable 22.6°C (72.7°F). Throughout the month of May, Pyongyang witnesses an average temperature of 10.9°C (51.6°F).

Rainfall

In Pyongyang, during May, the rain falls for 8.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 72mm (2.83") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 89.9 rainfall days, and 940mm (37.01") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Pyongyang, North Korea, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 19min.
On the first day of May in Pyongyang, sunrise is at 05:38 and sunset at 19:29. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:13 and sunset at 19:56 KST.

Sunshine

April through June, with an average of 8h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine in Pyongyang.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Pyongyang, North Korea, is 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 7 during May morphs into the following directions:
Embrace precautions and observe sun safety norms. Evasion of sunburn is a necessity. The Sun's UV radiation is most intense from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sun exposure during these hours. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days.