Ulsan, South Korea
Ulsan
Ulsan is a major city in South Korea, close to the sea. It has a population of about 1,098,421. The climate is classified as monsoon-influenced humid subtropical (Köppen Cwa), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.
Now10°C
Best timeApr–May · Oct
Population1.1M
Local time00:20
35.54° N, 129.32° EElevation 10 mUTC+9 · Korean Standard Time
Postal codes44452, 44464 …October: high / low20° / 13°
Rain this month47mm
Sea this month22°
Best timeApr–May · Oct
Best: Apr–May · Oct. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Ulsan at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:35 · 17:4011 h 05 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous85% · Moonrise 15:49Next holiday25 DecemberChristmas DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitApr–May · Oct
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month28°C
Average high in August
Coolest month-2°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthJuly
221 mm of rain
Driest monthDecember
20 mm of rain
Warmest sea26°C
August
Monuments nearby10+
within 15 km
How Ulsan has grown
People living in the built-up area (199 km² today), every five years since 1975; 2030 is the projection.
+96%453k in 1975 → 888k in 2025Weather in Ulsan
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
10°C
Today hour by hourClear · wind 10 km/h · humidity 93%
Today23 Oct21°11°1.9 mm
Sat24 Oct18°15°45 mm
Sun25 Oct23°17°11.4 mm
Mon26 Oct21°19°104.2 mm
Tue27 Oct18°9°1 mm
Wed28 Oct14°5°
Thu29 Oct14°3°
Fri30 Oct22°11°
Sat31 Oct13°5°
When to go to Ulsan
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 47 | 44 | 48 | 77 | 74 | 67 | 50 | 48 | 62 | 76 | 67 | 49 |
| High | 6° | 8° | 12° | 17° | 21° | 24° | 27° | 28° | 25° | 20° | 14° | 8° |
| Low | -2° | 0° | 3° | 8° | 13° | 18° | 22° | 23° | 19° | 13° | 6° | 1° |
| Rain (mm) | 29 | 38 | 58 | 85 | 99 | 163 | 221 | 223 | 157 | 47 | 37 | 20 |
| Wet days | 5 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 11 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 10 | 5 | 4 |
| Sea | 15° | 14° | 14° | 15° | 17° | 20° | 23° | 26° | 25° | 22° | 20° | 17° |
What's on in Ulsan
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Music venues
울산종합운동장 보조경기장3.8 km
1 showsMonuments and museums in Ulsan
2.3 km
Ulsan Dongheon and Naea
2.4 km
Monument to the filial son, Songdo2.8 km
Ulsan Castle
15 km
Bangudae Petroglyphs
7.1 km
울주 망해사지 승탑8.6 km
울주 청송사지 삼층석탑Museum1.4 km
Ulsan MuseumBuilt 2011Museum4.4 km
Ulsan Science MuseumBuilt 2011More museums: 고래생태체험관 · Segyepachungnyucheheom Museum · Semyeong Buddhism Exhibition Hall · 슬도소리체험관 · 안전체험관 · 약사동제방유적전시관 · Ujeong Buddhism Exhibition Hall · 장생포고래박물관 · 주연 자동차 박물관 · Taehwa River Eco Center
Outdoors around Ulsan
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Bakggoch Folk VillageTheme parks
0.7 kmJeongwon Folk VillageTheme parks
1.1 km우정동 회화나무Viewpoints
1.9 km꽃강아지Zoos
2.2 km교감Zoos
3 km태화연오토캠핑장Camp sites
3.9 km에덴벨리스키장Ski area · 4 km of pistes · 3 lifts
33 km스키썰매장Ski area · 1 lifts
34 kmNature around Ulsan
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of South Korea seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Ulsan
Earthquakes around Ulsan
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days0magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 19506magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record29within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
5.8Guryongpo 99 km ↗1963 · 145 km
5.5Heunghae 7 km ↙2017 · 60 km
5.4Gyeongju 7 km ↓2016 · 29 km
5.3Pyeonghae 45 km →2004 · 134 km
Tropical storms · Ulsan
C4Typhoon Khanun (2023)99 km · 83 km/hC4Typhoon Haishen (2020)11 km · 139 km/hC4Typhoon Maysak (2020)38 km · 139 km/hC1Typhoon Francisco (2019)38 km · 83 km/hTSTropical Storm Dianmu (2010)68 km · 83 km/hC1Typhoon Megi (2004)27 km · 102 km/hC4Typhoon Soudelor (2003)74 km · 120 km/hTSTropical Storm Bolaven (2000)97 km · 65 km/hC2Typhoon Tina (1997)58 km · 74 km/hC1Typhoon Nancy (1986)83 km · 83 km/h
Universities and research institutes
Ulsan CollegeUniversity or college · founded 1960
Choonhae College of Health SciencesUniversity or college · founded 1967
University of UlsanUniversity or college · founded 1970
Ulsan National Institute of Science and TechnologyUniversity or college · founded 2007
Korea Energy Economics InstituteResearch institute · founded 1986
Occupational Safety and Health Research InstituteResearch institute · founded 1989
Ulsan Research InstituteResearch institute · founded 2001
Ulsan from above
Around Ulsan38 places to see, do and reach nearby
Taehwa RiverNature1.6 kmSuyeong RiverNature24 kmMokdo, UlsanNature10 kmTongpaek-toNature8.4 kmPanyag-amNature10 kmCh'un-doNature10 kmMin-sŏmNature11 kmJeongja BeachNature15 kmGajisan (Ulsan and Gyeongsang)Mountain30 kmSinbulsanMountain24 kmUnmunsanMountain34 kmCheonhwangsanMountain31 kmGeomunsanMountain30 kmJaeyaksanMountain30 km에덴벨리스키장Ski area33 km스키썰매장Ski area34 kmUlsan Dongheon and NaeaMonument2.3 kmMonument to the filial son, SongdoMonument2.4 kmUlsan CastleMonument2.8 kmBangudae PetroglyphsMonument15 km울주 망해사지 승탑Monument7.1 km울주 청송사지 삼층석탑Monument8.6 kmNamchang StationMonument14 kmStele of Lord EomMonument12 kmUlsan MuseumMuseum1.4 kmUlsan Science MuseumMuseum4.4 kmJangsaengpo Whale MuseumMuseum7.0 kmStationStation3.3 kmStationStation5.0 kmStationStation9.3 kmUlsan · ferry portFerry port2.5 kmUlsan · ferry portFerry port12 kmUngsangPlace20 kmEonyangPlace18 kmBusanPlace55 kmPohangPlace55 kmMiryangPlace52 kmYangsanPlace34 km
Postal codes
444524446444467–444694451244517–4452744529–4453444623–446244464744669–44709447134471544718–4474344748–4475144753–44754447564475844760
Getting to Ulsan
Ulsan AirportUSN
7 kmPohang Airport (G-815/K-3)KPO
51 kmGimhae International AirportPUS
53 km개운포Railway station
3.3 km덕하Railway station
5 km망양Railway station
9.3 km꼴지나루터Ferry port
2.5 km방어진항(Bangeojin Bay)Ferry port
12 kmPlaces near Ulsan
Places with a climate like Ulsan
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Ulsan?
Based on 30-year climate normals, April, May and October offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Ulsan.
What is the hottest month in Ulsan?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 23°C.
What is the coldest month in Ulsan?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 6°C and lows of -2°C.
What is the rainiest month in Ulsan?
July is the wettest month with about 221 mm of precipitation on 17 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Ulsan?
The sea is warmest in August at about 26°C and coolest in February at about 14°C.
What is the postal code of Ulsan?
Ulsan has 104 postal codes: 44452, 44464, 44467–44469, 44512, 44517–44527, 44529–44534, 44623–44624, 44647, 44669–44709, 44713, 44715, 44718–44743 ….