Pyongyang TV Tower

Tower Television broadcasting tower and Pyongyang skyline landmark

A prominent TV tower in Pyongyang’s skyline, the Pyongyang TV Tower is a recognizable point seen on government‑organised city tours and photographic stops around the capital.

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Pyongyang TV Tower
Pyongyang (Moranbong area), Pyongyang, North Korea
39.0500, 125.7586
Access and tours restricted; check current visitation rules (North Korea tourist sites are visited only as part of organized tours with DPRK authorities)

How to Get to Pyongyang TV Tower #

Access is only via organized tours arranged through DPRK-licensed operators. Visitors must travel with an authorized agency; entry and movement are controlled by official guides.

Tips for Visiting Pyongyang TV Tower #

  • Visits to the Pyongyang TV Tower require joining an organized DPRK tour; independent travel is not possible.
  • Photography around the site may be subject to strict rules - follow guides' directions carefully.

Best Time to Visit Pyongyang TV Tower #

Visit only as part of an organized tour; seasons matter more for comfort than access.

Spring/Autumn
Apr-May, Sep-Oct · 5-20°C
Milder weather for walking city streets; more comfortable than summer or winter extremes.

Weather & Climate near Pyongyang TV Tower #

Climate

Pyongyang TV Tower'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 -12°C to 29°C. Abundant rainfall (1073 mm/year), wettest in July with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 94 Moderate
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 -12°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

48 Poor

Comfort

-6°
Feels Like Freezing
-6°C
Temperature
-12° -1°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

20 mm
Rainfall
1.9 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

18 mm
Rainfall
2.1 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.

67 Good

Comfort

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

Weather

27 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
11.8h daylight

April

April is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (55 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

73 Very Good

Comfort

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

Weather

55 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 (75 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

79 Very Good

Comfort

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

Weather

75 mm
Rainfall
2.2 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 (119 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

75 Very Good

Comfort

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

Weather

119 mm
Rainfall
1.8 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 (282 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

65 Good

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Warm
24°C
Temperature
20° 28°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

282 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 (242 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

69 Good

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Warm
24°C
Temperature
20° 29°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

242 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
1.5 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 (44 mm).

77 Very Good

Comfort

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

Weather

44 mm
Rainfall
1.6 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 17 mm and partly cloudy skies.

48 Poor

Comfort

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

Weather

17 mm
Rainfall
1.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.3h daylight

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