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Ulchin, South Korea has an average annual maximum temperature of 17°C (63°F), ranging from 6°C (43°F) in January to 28°C (82°F) in August. Below you'll find a full monthly breakdown and a comparison with cities worldwide.
In Ulchin, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Nighttime lows reflect this range, dropping from 23°C (73°F) in August to -1°C (30°F) in January.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Ulchin by month:
From around 4 AM to 6 AM temperatures are at their lowest; by 3 PM they've climbed to their daily peak. August, the warmest month, averages 186 hours of sunshine.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
The map below shows the annual temperature across South Korea. You can also select individual months if you want to compare a specific time of year.
Ulchin's average annual maximum temperature is 17°C (63°F). To put that in context, here's how it compares to a few well-known destinations:
Athens, Greece sits at 23°C (73°F) on average, with hot dry summers and mild winters characteristic of the Mediterranean.
Reykjavík, Iceland averages 9°C (48°F) a year, mild summers by Icelandic standards, but cold winters and frequent wind.
Chicago, USA averages 15°C (59°F) annually, known for extreme seasonal swings, from bitterly cold winters to warm summers.
Melbourne, Australia averages 20°C (68°F) annually, known for unpredictable weather, with four seasons sometimes happening in one day.
Temperature alone doesn't tell the whole story, humidity plays a big role in how warm or cold it actually feels. High humidity in summer makes the heat feel more intense, particularly once temperatures climb above 25°C. In winter, the same humidity can make cold air feel sharper than the thermometer suggests.
In the cooler months, when temperatures drop below 10°C, high humidity makes the cold feel more cutting than it would in dry conditions.
In Ulchin, January is the coolest month, with average highs of 6°C (43°F) and humidity around 50%, considered moderate. In August, the warmest month, temperatures average 28°C (82°F) with 80% humidity, conditions that feel very high. For a full picture, see our humidity page.
Climate temperature data is typically calculated as a 30-year average. This smooths out year-to-year variability and gives a more reliable picture of what a place is actually like, rather than what happened in any single unusual year.
The readings come from a range of sources, land-based weather stations, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. That data is collected by weather services around the world, then pooled, quality-checked, and averaged to produce the climate records you see here.
For cities and regions with significant elevation, altitude is one of the biggest factors shaping local temperatures. As a rule of thumb, temperatures fall by around 6°C for every 1,000 metres gained, so a city at 2,000 metres will typically be around 12°C cooler than a city at sea level in the same region. Higher ground also tends to see more dramatic day-to-night temperature swings, since thinner air loses heat faster after sunset.
For more on Ulchin's weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity, visit our Ulchin climate page.
Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Ulchin - and find the best time to visit.
Temperature Rainfall Sunshine Humidity Wind Speed Water Temp
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