Mansudae Grand Monument
The Mansudae Grand Monument is a bronze monument and square in Pyongyang. It is one of the 12 most looked-up sights in North Korea and ranks 8th among the country's sights on this site.
Planning a visit
The weather is warmest from June to August, with daily highs reaching about 28 °C, though July and August are also the wettest months with significant rainfall. Cooler temperatures occur from October to December, while January and February are the coldest months with lows reaching as low as -11 °C.
Pyongyang Sunan International Airport is 23 km away. The monument is located 2 km from the capital, Pyongyang. Nearby sites include the Arch of Triumph and Kim Il Sung Square, both 1.4 km away, the Juche Tower (1.9 km), the Ryugyong Hotel (2.0 km), and the Rungrado 1st of May Stadium (2.7 km).
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 28 °C. The wettest is July, with about 272 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | -1 | 2 | 9 | 17 | 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 | 84 | 272 | 207 | 106 | 43 | 36 | 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.
