Changdeokgung 창덕궁
Seoul, South Korea UNESCO World Heritage Site
Changdeokgung is a palace located in Seoul, South Korea. It is designated as a World Heritage Site and covers an area of 0.58 square kilometers. It is one of the most looked-up sights in the country, ranking 4th among the country's sights on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The palace is open from Tuesday to Sunday between 09:00 and 17:00, with an admission fee of ₩3,000. January is the coldest month with daily highs of 0 °C and lows of -9 °C, while July and August are the warmest with highs of 28 °C and lows of 21 °C and 22 °C respectively. July and August also see the heaviest rain, reaching 430 mm on about 18 days in July and 336 mm on about 18 days in August. Drier months include January and December with 22 mm of rain.
The nearest airport is Seoul Gimpo International Airport, located 18 km away, and the site is 2 km from the capital city of Seoul. Nearby places to visit include Changgyeonggung at 0.4 km, Jongmyo at 0.6 km, Bukchon Hanok Village at 0.8 km, the Statue of Peace at 1.1 km, and Gyeongbokgung at 1.3 km away.
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 28 °C. The wettest is July, with about 430 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 1 | 4 | 10 | 17 | 22 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 24 | 18 | 10 | 3 |
| Average low, °C | -9 | -6 | -1 | 5 | 11 | 17 | 21 | 22 | 16 | 8 | 1 | -6 |
| Rainfall, mm | 22 | 26 | 49 | 85 | 106 | 144 | 430 | 336 | 175 | 51 | 50 | 22 |
| Rainy days | 3 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 18 | 18 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 5 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
