Kim Il-sung Stadium Stadium
Large multiuse stadium and national sports venue in Pyongyang
Kim Il‑sung Stadium in Pyongyang is a large multiuse arena used for football and mass events; foreign visitors typically see it as part of organized city tours and photo stops.
Kim Il-sung Stadium at a Glance#
How to Get to Kim Il-sung Stadium#
Kim Il-sung Stadium is located in central Pyongyang. Access for visitors is normally via organised city tours using tour buses or taxis from central hotels; local public buses and trolleybuses also serve central Pyongyang and the stadium is a short walk from nearby stops. Independent travel details are restricted, so most visitors join guided transport.
Tips for Visiting Kim Il-sung Stadium#
- Access to the stadium is normally only possible as part of an organized DPRK tour; schedule any visit through an authorized operator and include the stadium on a daytime itinerary when allowed.
- Check the event schedule in advance-large state events can close the area to visitors-and follow your guides' instructions on permitted photo subjects and where you may stand for views.
Best Time to Visit Kim Il-sung Stadium#
Spring and autumn months are generally the most pleasant weather-wise, but visiting the stadium depends on organized tours and official schedules.
Weather & Climate near Kim Il-sung Stadium#
Kim Il-sung Stadium'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 (1083 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° | 22 mm | partly cloudy | 76% | 1.7 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.6h |
| February | Acceptable | -8° - 2° | -6° | 20 mm | partly cloudy | 73% | 2.1 m/s | 0.4 low | 10.6h |
| March | Good | -2° - 9° | 1° | 29 mm | some cloud | 70% | 2.2 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Very Good | 5° - 17° | 11° | 57 mm | partly cloudy | 67% | 2.3 m/s | 1.0 high | 13.1h |
| May | Excellent | 11° - 23° | 17° | 74 mm | partly cloudy | 67% | 2.2 m/s | 1.3 high | 14.2h |
| June | Very Good | 16° - 27° | 21° | 119 mm | partly cloudy | 69% | 1.8 m/s | 1.3 high | 14.7h |
| July | Good | 20° - 29° | 24° | 282 mm | overcast | 81% | 1.7 m/s | 1.3 high | 14.5h |
| August | Good | 20° - 29° | 25° | 242 mm | partly cloudy | 83% | 1.6 m/s | 1.4 high | 13.5h |
| September | Very Good | 14° - 25° | 19° | 135 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 1.5 m/s | 1.1 high | 12.3h |
| October | Very Good | 6° - 18° | 12° | 44 mm | some cloud | 74% | 1.6 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 11.0h |
| November | Good | -1° - 9° | 3° | 41 mm | partly cloudy | 75% | 1.9 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.9h |
| December | Poor | -8° - 2° | -6° | 18 mm | partly cloudy | 75% | 1.9 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.3h |
