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.
Changchung Cathedral at a Glance#
Address: Changchung-dong area, Pyongyang, North Korea
Admission: No public admission charged typically (services private); check local arrangements
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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -11° - -1° | -9° | 26 mm | partly cloudy | 76% | 1.9 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.6h |
| February | Acceptable | -8° - 3° | -7° | 23 mm | partly cloudy | 73% | 2.9 m/s | 0.4 low | 10.6h |
| March | Good | -2° - 9° | 0° | 34 mm | some cloud | 70% | 3.0 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Very Good | 5° - 17° | 11° | 59 mm | partly cloudy | 67% | 2.4 m/s | 1.0 high | 13.1h |
| May | Very Good | 11° - 23° | 17° | 75 mm | partly cloudy | 67% | 2.0 m/s | 1.3 high | 14.2h |
| June | Very Good | 16° - 27° | 22° | 120 mm | partly cloudy | 69% | 1.7 m/s | 1.3 high | 14.7h |
| July | Good | 21° - 29° | 25° | 284 mm | overcast | 81% | 1.7 m/s | 1.3 high | 14.5h |
| August | Good | 20° - 29° | 25° | 243 mm | partly cloudy | 83% | 1.6 m/s | 1.4 high | 13.5h |
| September | Very Good | 14° - 25° | 19° | 136 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 1.4 m/s | 1.1 high | 12.3h |
| October | Very Good | 6° - 18° | 12° | 45 mm | some cloud | 74% | 1.6 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 11.0h |
| November | Good | -1° - 9° | 3° | 45 mm | partly cloudy | 75% | 2.2 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.9h |
| December | Acceptable | -7° - 2° | -6° | 24 mm | partly cloudy | 75% | 2.4 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.3h |
