Myeongdong Cathedral
Myeongdong Cathedral is a Gothic Revival Catholic cathedral dedicated to Mary. Established in 1898, it is part of the Historic sites of South Korea. It is one of the 61 sights of South Korea on this site and is the 27th most looked-up sight in the country on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The climate in Seoul varies throughout the year. July and August are the warmest months, with daily highs of 28 °C and the most rain, with about 18 rainy days in each month. January is the coldest month, with daily lows of -9 °C and about 3 rainy days. Other months include April with daily highs of 17 °C and October with daily highs of 18 °C.
The cathedral is located in Seoul, 0 km from the capital. The nearest airport is Seoul Gimpo International Airport, which is 17 km away. Visitors can combine their trip with several nearby locations, such as Myeong-dong (0.3 km), Cheonggyecheon (1.1 km), Namdaemun (1.1 km), Deoksugung (1.1 km), and Namsan Seoul Tower (1.4 km).
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 28 °C. The wettest is July, with about 405 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 | 9 | 1 | -6 |
| Rainfall, mm | 21 | 24 | 46 | 80 | 100 | 137 | 405 | 322 | 168 | 49 | 48 | 20 |
| 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.
