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.
Pyongyang TV Tower at a Glance#
Address: Pyongyang (Moranbong area), Pyongyang, North Korea
Admission: 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.
Weather & Climate near Pyongyang TV Tower#
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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -12° - -1° | -10° | 20 mm | partly cloudy | 76% | 1.9 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.6h |
| February | Acceptable | -8° - 2° | -6° | 18 mm | partly cloudy | 73% | 2.1 m/s | 0.4 low | 10.6h |
| March | Good | -2° - 9° | 1° | 27 mm | some cloud | 70% | 2.3 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Very Good | 5° - 17° | 11° | 55 mm | partly cloudy | 67% | 2.4 m/s | 1.0 high | 13.1h |
| May | Very Good | 11° - 23° | 17° | 75 mm | partly cloudy | 67% | 2.2 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° - 28° | 24° | 282 mm | overcast | 81% | 1.7 m/s | 1.3 high | 14.5h |
| August | Good | 20° - 29° | 24° | 242 mm | partly cloudy | 83% | 1.5 m/s | 1.4 high | 13.5h |
| September | Very Good | 14° - 25° | 19° | 135 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 1.5 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° | 39 mm | partly cloudy | 75% | 1.7 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.9h |
| December | Poor | -8° - 2° | -6° | 17 mm | partly cloudy | 75% | 1.7 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.3h |
