Weather in Kyiv and Pyongyang

• All Year
• Summer
• Autumn
• Winter
• Spring

Yearly weather

Calculations are based on the last 8 years of historical weather data.

Temperatures

• Pyongyang experiences colder winters and warmer summers compared to Kyiv.

• Notably, Pyongyang has temperatures within the discomfort range for a longer period, particularly during winter months.

• Both cities enjoy comfortable temperatures during the summer, but Kyiv's temperature range is typically less extreme.

• Although both cities can be similar, Kyiv looks more attractive in spring and autumn due to more appropriate temperature levels.

Conditions

• In comparison to Kyiv, Pyongyang generally experiences higher total sun hours throughout the year, particularly peaking in June with 11.7 hours. Notably, Pyongyang faces significant precipitation during July with 15.28mm, while Kyiv's rainfall in July is markedly low at just 0.21mm.

• Kyiv sees a lower average of sunny days in winter months, particularly in January with only 0.8 hours of sunshine compared to Pyongyang's 5.8. Overall, while both cities experience varying climates, Pyongyang tends to have a more pronounced contrast between dry and wet months, especially during the summer.

Astronomy

• Kyiv has both earlier sunsets and later sunrises throughout the year as compared to Pyongyang.

• Consequently, Kyiv experiences longer days in the summer and shorter days in the winter than Pyongyang. The difference in day length is more pronounced in June, with Kyiv having approximately 1.5 hours more daylight.