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.
Munsu-gongwŏn at a Glance#
Address: Munsu-gongwŏn (Munsu Water Park), Pyongyang, North Korea
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.
Weather & Climate near Munsu-gongwŏn#
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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -11° - -1° | -9° | 18 mm | partly cloudy | 76% | 1.8 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.6h |
| February | Acceptable | -8° - 3° | -6° | 17 mm | partly cloudy | 73% | 2.0 m/s | 0.4 low | 10.6h |
| March | Good | -2° - 9° | 1° | 26 mm | some cloud | 70% | 2.2 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Very Good | 5° - 17° | 11° | 54 mm | partly cloudy | 67% | 2.4 m/s | 1.0 high | 13.1h |
| May | Excellent | 11° - 23° | 17° | 74 mm | partly cloudy | 67% | 2.4 m/s | 1.3 high | 14.2h |
| June | Very Good | 16° - 27° | 21° | 118 mm | partly cloudy | 69% | 1.7 m/s | 1.3 high | 14.7h |
| July | Good | 20° - 29° | 25° | 278 mm | overcast | 81% | 1.7 m/s | 1.3 high | 14.5h |
| August | Good | 20° - 29° | 25° | 239 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° | 39 mm | partly cloudy | 75% | 1.7 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.9h |
| December | Acceptable | -8° - 2° | -6° | 16 mm | partly cloudy | 75% | 1.8 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.3h |
