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North Korea

Country · Asia
Population 24,554,000
Area 122,435 km²
Time zone Asia/Pyongyang
North Korea

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Majestic Mountains and Peaks

This collection highlights significant mountain peaks across the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, from the sacred volcanic heights of the Paektu range to the granite ridges of Mount Myohyang. It features Bilobong, the highest point of the Myohyang range, and Hyangdo Peak, which sits on the rim of the Heaven Lake crater. The list also includes the Hushan site on the northern border and various regional summits throughout South Pyongan and Kangwon provinces, representing the country's diverse topography.

20 places
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Monuments and Memorials

This collection features significant monuments and memorials across North Korea, reflecting the nation's political ideology and revolutionary history. Highlights include the 170-meter Juche Tower in Pyongyang and the grand bronze statues of the Mansu Hill Grand Monument. The list also encompasses regional sites like the Samjiyon Grand Monument near Mount Paektu and various 'eternal life' towers (Yeongsaengtab). These landmarks are characterized by socialist realist architecture and grand-scale sculptures dedicated to the country's leadership and historical military victories.

19 places
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North Korean Cultural Institutions

This collection highlights North Korea's most significant cultural and educational landmarks. It includes major performance venues like the Hamhung Grand Theatre, the country’s largest, and the historic Pyongyang Grand Theatre. Educational institutions feature the privately funded Pyongyang University of Science and Technology and Kim Chaek University of Technology. The list also covers specialized sites like the Mansudae Art Studio, responsible for national monuments, and the International Friendship Exhibition, which houses thousands of gifts presented to the country's leaders.

15 places

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Climate & when to visit

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Typical weather in January

Poor
  • -10° (feels like -15°) · extremes -29°–-2°
  • -21° at night
  • 2 rainy days
  • 16 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 1 · low

Typical weather in February

Poor
  • -6° (feels like -12°) · extremes -26°–3°
  • -18° at night
  • 3 rainy days
  • 16 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in March

Poor
  • 1° (feels like -5°) · extremes -20°–10°
  • -11° at night
  • 5 rainy days
  • 14 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in April

Poor
  • 10° (feels like 6°) · extremes -10°–19°
  • -3° at night
  • 8 rainy days
  • 11 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in May

Fair
  • 17° (feels like 14°) · extremes -2°–25°
  • 3° at night
  • 12 rainy days
  • 10 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in June

Good
  • 22° (feels like 20°) · extremes 4°–28°
  • 9° at night
  • 16 rainy days
  • 5 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in July

Good
  • 24° (feels like 25°) · extremes 10°–30°
  • 14° at night
  • 19 rainy days
  • 4 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Comfortable humidity
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in August

Good
  • 23° (feels like 24°) · extremes 8°–29°
  • 13° at night
  • 17 rainy days
  • 7 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Comfortable humidity
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in September

Great
  • 19° (feels like 17°) · extremes 1°–24°
  • 7° at night
  • 8 rainy days
  • 13 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in October

Poor
  • 11° (feels like 7°) · extremes -8°–18°
  • -1° at night
  • 7 rainy days
  • 15 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in November

Poor
  • 1° (feels like -4°) · extremes -19°–10°
  • -10° at night
  • 7 rainy days
  • 12 sunny days
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in December

Poor
  • -8° (feels like -14°) · extremes -27°–0°
  • -19° at night
  • 4 rainy days
  • 13 sunny days
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 1 · low

Climate data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2) · 1996–2025

Tours & Activities

Riverside Hotel
Taxi · 8 min
North Korea
2h
Walk · 6 min
Corner Café
45 min
Walk · 18 min
Riverside Hotel

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