Ar-Rahman Mosque
Mosque Rare Pyongyang mosque serving diplomatic and Muslim communities
In Pyongyang, a mosque serving the small Muslim community and visiting diplomats; access is restricted but it provides a place for Islamic prayer and occasional community gatherings.
How to Get to Ar-Rahman Mosque #
Access to religious sites in Pyongyang typically requires official permission and is arranged through government-approved tour operators. Independent travel to this site is not possible; foreign visitors must follow strict itineraries.
Tips for Visiting Ar-Rahman Mosque #
- Mosques in Pyongyang are extremely rare and tightly controlled; foreign access is typically supervised and highly restricted.
- Respect restrictions on photography and instructions from guides or officials.
Best Time to Visit Ar-Rahman Mosque #
Visits, if possible, must be coordinated through official channels in Pyongyang.
Weather & Climate near Ar-Rahman Mosque #
Ar-Rahman Mosque's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Continental (Dry Winter) - Hot-Summer Continental (Dry Winter) climate with warm summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -11°C to 29°C. Abundant rainfall (1066 mm/year), wettest in July with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is the coldest month with highs of -1°C and lows of -11°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -8°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of -2°C. Light rainfall.
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April
April is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (56 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (74 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 16°C. Significant rainfall (117 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is warm with highs of 28°C and lows of 20°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (278 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is the warmest month with highs of 29°C and lows of 20°C. Heavy rain (240 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 14°C. Significant rainfall (135 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (43 mm).
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November
November is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (40 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -8°C. The driest month with just 17 mm and partly cloudy skies.
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