Ulsan
City in South Korea
Ulsan is a city in South Korea located 305 km from the capital, Seoul. With a population of about 1.1 million, the city features landmarks such as the Ulsan Munsu Football Stadium and the Bangudae Petroglyphs.
What to see
Visitors to Ulsan can explore historical and modern sites. The Bangudae Petroglyphs offer a look at ancient rock carvings. For sports and events, the Ulsan Munsu Football Stadium is a notable venue in the city.
When to go
The city experiences its warmest weather from June to September, with daily highs ranging from 24 °C to 28 °C. These months also see the most rainfall, particularly July and August, which record over 220 mm of rain each. The cooler months, from December to February, see daily highs between 5 °C and 8 °C and daily lows around freezing or below. Spring and autumn offer moderate temperatures, with highs between 12 °C and 21 °C and lower rainfall compared to the summer peak.
Getting there
Ulsan Airport is located 6 km from the city. For international travel, Gimhae International Airport in Busan is 54 km away.
Top sights in Ulsan
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 28 °C. The wettest is August, with about 223 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 5 | 8 | 12 | 17 | 21 | 24 | 27 | 28 | 24 | 20 | 14 | 8 |
| Average low, °C | -2 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 13 | 18 | 22 | 23 | 19 | 13 | 6 | 0 |
| Rainfall, mm | 29 | 38 | 58 | 84 | 98 | 162 | 221 | 223 | 157 | 46 | 37 | 19 |
| Rainy days | 5 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 8 | 6 | 5 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Ulsan (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.