Ryugyong Hotel 류경호텔
The Ryugyong Hotel is a skyscraper, hotel, and mixed-use development located in Pyongyang, North Korea. Standing at a height of 335 meters, it is designed in the neo-futurism style by Baikdoosan Architects & Engineers. It is one of the most looked-up sights in the country on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The warmest months are July and August with daily highs of 28 °C, though July sees the most rain at 274 mm over about 17 days. January is the coldest month with daily highs of -2 °C and lows of -11 °C. Hours are Mo-Su.
The nearest airport is Pyongyang Sunan International Airport, located 21 km away, and the sight is 3 km from the capital. Nearby places to combine with a visit include the Mansudae Grand Monument at 2.0 km, the Arch of Triumph at 2.1 km, Kim Il Sung Square at 2.7 km, the Juche Tower at 3.5 km, and the Rungrado 1st of May Stadium at 4.1 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 | 16 | 22 | 26 | 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 | 274 | 207 | 107 | 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.
