Arch of Triumph 개선문
The Arch of Triumph in Pyongyang, North Korea is a 60-meter triumphal arch built in 1982. Designed by Baikdoosan Architects & Engineers and created by Mansudae Art Studio in Moranbong-guyok, it is one of the 12 sights of the country on this site and ranks fifth in English Wikipedia lookups among the country's sights.
Planning a visit
The warmest months are July and August, both with daily highs of 28 °C and daily lows of 21 °C, though July has 275 mm of rain over 17 days and August has 207 mm over 18 days. January is the coldest month, with a daily high of -2 °C and a daily low of -12 °C, alongside 11 mm of rain across 3 days. The nearest airport is Pyongyang Sunan International Airport, located 21 km away. The site is 3 km from the center of Pyongyang.
Nearby sights include the Mansudae Grand Monument at 1.4 km, the Rungrado 1st of May Stadium at 2.0 km, the Ryugyong Hotel at 2.1 km, Kim Il Sung Square at 2.8 km, and the Juche Tower at 3.1 km.
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 28 °C. The wettest is July, with about 275 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | -2 | 2 | 9 | 16 | 22 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 24 | 18 | 9 | 2 |
| Average low, °C | -11 | -7 | -2 | 5 | 11 | 17 | 21 | 21 | 15 | 8 | 0 | -7 |
| Rainfall, mm | 11 | 12 | 25 | 47 | 76 | 85 | 275 | 207 | 106 | 43 | 35 | 14 |
| Rainy days | 3 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 8 | 11 | 17 | 18 | 11 | 7 | 7 | 4 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
