Cheong Wa Dae
Cheong Wa Dae is a building of public administration and presidential palace located in Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea, opened in 1991. It is one of the most looked-up sights in the country, ranking 5th among sights on English Wikipedia. Visitors can explore this notable administrative site in the capital.
Planning a visit
January is the coldest month with daily highs of 0 °C and lows of -9 °C, while July and August are the warmest months with daily highs of 28 °C. July and August also see the most rain, with 430 mm and 336 mm respectively over about 18 days each, whereas January and December are the driest months with 22 mm of rain. The nearest airport is Seoul Gimpo International Airport, located 17 km away, and the site is 3 km from the center of Seoul.
Nearby sights include Gyeongbokgung at 0.8 km, Bukchon Hanok Village at 0.9 km, Statue of Peace at 1.4 km, Gwanghwamun Square at 1.6 km, and Changdeokgung at 1.7 km. These close distances make it easy to combine multiple locations during a trip to the area.
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.
