Rungrado 1st of May Stadium 릉라도5월1일경기장
The Rungrado 1st of May Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium located in Pyongyang, North Korea. Opened in 1989, it features a capacity of 114,000 and serves as the home ground for the North Korea men's national football team. It is the most looked-up sight in North Korea on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
Pyongyang experiences cold winters, with January lows of -12 °C, and warm, wet summers. July and August are the wettest months, recording up to 18 days of rain, which makes spring and autumn more suitable for travel. During April and May, temperatures reach highs of 16 °C to 22 °C, while September and October offer pleasant highs of 24 °C and 18 °C.
The stadium is located 4 km from the center of Pyongyang. The nearest airport is Pyongyang Sunan International Airport, situated 21 km away. Visitors can combine a trip to the stadium with nearby landmarks such as the Kumsusan Palace of the Sun, located 1.9 km away, or the Arch of Triumph, which is 2 km from the site. Other close attractions include the Mansudae Grand Monument at 2.7 km, the Juche Tower at 3.7 km, and Kim Il Sung Square at 3.9 km.
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 28 °C. The wettest is July, with about 274 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | -2 | 2 | 9 | 17 | 22 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 24 | 18 | 9 | 2 |
| Average low, °C | -12 | -8 | -2 | 5 | 11 | 17 | 21 | 21 | 15 | 8 | 0 | -7 |
| Rainfall, mm | 11 | 12 | 25 | 47 | 76 | 85 | 274 | 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.
