Munsu-gongwŏn

Park Large Pyongyang sports complex with stadium and facilities

A riverside public park in Pyongyang, Munsu-gongwon offers promenades, sports facilities and an amusement area; foreign visitors on organized tours typically see fountains, staged performances and riverside views as part of city itineraries.

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Munsu-gongwŏn
Munsu-gongwŏn (Munsu Water Park), Pyongyang, North Korea
39.0392, 125.7807

How to Get to Munsu-gongwŏn #

Located in Pyongyang, access to Munsu-gongwŏn is only possible as part of an organised tour with an approved Pyongyang guide. Direct public transit information for foreign visitors is not available.

Tips for Visiting Munsu-gongwŏn #

  • Expect tight security and guided-only arrangements if visiting North Korea; independent access is not possible.
  • Photograph the huge water-slide towers from a distance - on-site photography rules are strict and subject to guides' direction.

Best Time to Visit Munsu-gongwŏn #

Best visited in summer months when water attractions are open; access is governed by the country's visitor regulations.

Summer
June-August · 20-30°C
Outdoor water facilities are operational; local families frequent the park on hot days.

Weather & Climate near Munsu-gongwŏn #

Climate

Munsu-gongwŏn'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 (1057 mm/year), wettest in July with a pronounced dry season.

Best Time to Visit
MayOctoberJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
38°
Warmest Month
-24°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of -1°C and lows of -11°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

48 Poor

Comfort

-6°
Feels Like Freezing
-6°C
Temperature
-11° -1°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

18 mm
Rainfall
1.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.6h daylight

February

February is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -8°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

56 Acceptable

Comfort

-3°
Feels Like Freezing
-3°C
Temperature
-8°
73%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

17 mm
Rainfall
2.0 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.4
UV Index
Low
10.6h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of -2°C. Light rainfall.

69 Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-2°
70%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

26 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
11.8h daylight

April

April is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

73 Very Good

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
17°
67%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

54 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.0
UV Index
High
13.1h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (74 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

81 Excellent

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
11° 23°
67%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

74 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.3
UV Index
High
14.2h daylight

June

June is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 16°C. Significant rainfall (118 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

75 Very Good

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
16° 27°
69%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

118 mm
Rainfall
1.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.3
UV Index
High
14.7h daylight

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.

65 Good

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
20° 29°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

278 mm
Rainfall
1.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.3
UV Index
High
14.5h daylight

August

August is the warmest month with highs of 29°C and lows of 20°C. Heavy rain (239 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

69 Good

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
20° 29°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

239 mm
Rainfall
1.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.4
UV Index
High
13.5h daylight

September

September is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 14°C. Significant rainfall (135 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

75 Very Good

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
14° 25°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

135 mm
Rainfall
1.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.1
UV Index
High
12.3h daylight

October

October is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (43 mm).

77 Very Good

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
18°
74%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

43 mm
Rainfall
1.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
11.0h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (39 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

65 Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°
75%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

39 mm
Rainfall
1.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.3
UV Index
Low
9.9h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -8°C. The driest month with just 16 mm and partly cloudy skies.

56 Acceptable

Comfort

-3°
Feels Like Freezing
-3°C
Temperature
-8°
75%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

16 mm
Rainfall
1.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.3h daylight

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