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.
Ar-Rahman Mosque at a Glance#
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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -11° - -1° | -9° | 20 mm | partly cloudy | 76% | 1.9 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.6h |
| February | Acceptable | -8° - 3° | -6° | 18 mm | partly cloudy | 73% | 2.1 m/s | 0.4 low | 10.6h |
| March | Good | -2° - 9° | 1° | 28 mm | some cloud | 70% | 2.2 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Very Good | 5° - 17° | 11° | 56 mm | partly cloudy | 67% | 2.3 m/s | 1.0 high | 13.1h |
| May | Excellent | 11° - 22° | 17° | 74 mm | partly cloudy | 67% | 2.3 m/s | 1.3 high | 14.2h |
| June | Very Good | 16° - 27° | 21° | 117 mm | partly cloudy | 69% | 1.7 m/s | 1.3 high | 14.7h |
| July | Good | 20° - 29° | 24° | 278 mm | overcast | 81% | 1.7 m/s | 1.3 high | 14.5h |
| August | Good | 20° - 29° | 25° | 240 mm | partly cloudy | 83% | 1.5 m/s | 1.4 high | 13.5h |
| September | Very Good | 14° - 25° | 19° | 135 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 1.4 m/s | 1.1 high | 12.3h |
| October | Very Good | 6° - 18° | 12° | 43 mm | some cloud | 74% | 1.5 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 11.0h |
| November | Good | -1° - 9° | 3° | 40 mm | partly cloudy | 75% | 1.7 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.9h |
| December | Acceptable | -8° - 2° | -5° | 17 mm | partly cloudy | 75% | 1.6 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.3h |
