Changchung Cathedral
Church Catholic cathedral in Pyongyang, rare North Korean church
One of Pyongyang’s state-sanctioned churches, Changchung Cathedral hosts Protestant services and a small congregation; foreign delegations and organized tours sometimes include a visit.
How to Get to Changchung Cathedral #
Only enterable on organized tours to Pyongyang arranged through government-approved travel operators. Air Koryo and certain international charters fly to Pyongyang Sunan Airport; once inside the DPRK all movement is by prearranged transport and guides.
Tips for Visiting Changchung Cathedral #
- Respect local customs-religious services in North Korea are managed and may be staged for visitors.
- Photography policies at churches in Pyongyang can be strict-ask permission before taking pictures.
Best Time to Visit Changchung Cathedral #
Visits to Pyongyang and its churches are governed by tour schedules; spring and autumn offer better weather for guided city visits.
Weather & Climate near Changchung Cathedral #
Changchung Cathedral'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 (1114 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. The driest month with just 23 mm and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (34 mm).
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April
April is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (59 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (75 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 16°C. Significant rainfall (120 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 20°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (284 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 (243 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 (136 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 (45 mm).
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November
November is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (45 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -7°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
