Ŭllyul Travel Guide

City City in South Hwanghae, North Korea

Costs
Restricted travel; tour prices vary widely
Only accessible via state tours; independent budgeting unreliable.
Safety
Politically controlled; civilian travel limited
Safety measured by compliance with strict state regulations.
Best Time
May-October (warmer, drier months)
Summer and early autumn give easier travel conditions.
In This Guide
Local Time
11:29 PM
GMT+9
Weather
Partly Cloudy 49°F
Partly Cloudy
Population
107,997
Infrastructure & Convenience
Limited transport; few amenities for independent travelers.
Popularity
Only heavily supervised group tourism occurs.
Known For
rice paddies, coastal fisheries, tidal flats, rural farming villages, small ports, collective farms, local markets, birdlife
Ŭllyul is a coastal county in South Hwanghae known for rice production and tidal flats.

Why Visit Ŭllyul? #

Located in South Hwanghae, Ůllyul offers coastal wetlands, tidal flats and agricultural landscapes that interest birdwatchers and rural travelers. Visit local fishing villages and salt pans, sample freshly caught seafood at market stalls, and observe seasonal farming rhythms in rice paddies. The area’s mix of shoreline ecology and traditional coastal livelihoods provides a quieter alternative to North Korea’s urban sites.

Best Things to Do in Ŭllyul

All Attractions ›
Goguryeo tombs
1
Goguryeo tombs
Ancient Goguryeo royal tombs with wall paintings
Building
2
Kuwolsan
Mountain massif and protected area in South Hwanghae
Mountain

Ŭllyul Bucket List

Don't Miss
  • Ŭllyul County Market - Experience a compact regional market selling produce, household goods, and local specialties.
  • County Cultural House - Visit the cultural house for performances, official exhibitions, and community gatherings.
  • Local Memorial Park - See a modest park space where residents commemorate local history and enjoy open air.
Hidden Gems
  • Coastal Fishing Piers - Walk small piers to observe traditional fishing techniques and early morning boat activity.
  • Village Handicraft Stalls - Find simple woven goods and household crafts sold by small rural vendors near markets.
  • Tea and Snack Stall - Visit a neighborhood stall serving steamed buns and strong tea typical of the region.
Day Trips
  • Haeju regional visit - Travel toward Haeju to see larger urban centers, markets, and coastal sites nearby.
  • West Coast coastal scenery - Explore nearby coastline for fishing villages, compact harbors, and local seafood spots.

Best Time to Visit Ŭllyul #

Ŭllyul's best windows are late spring and early autumn for mild, clear weather. Winters get very cold and summers are humid and rainy, so time visits accordingly.

Spring & Autumn
March - May, September - November · 5-18°C (41-64°F)
Best weather for exploring: mild days, clearer skies and comfortable conditions for walking and rural visits.
Summer
June - August · 22-29°C (72-84°F)
Warm and humid with regular summer rains; outdoor activities can be pleasant but expect rain interruptions and muggy evenings.
Winter
December - February · -6 - 2°C (21-36°F)
Cold, dry and often windy; heating is limited so indoor options are preferable and outdoor sightseeing requires warm layers.

Best Time to Visit Ŭllyul #

Climate

Ŭllyul's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Continental (Dry Winter) - Hot-Summer Continental (Dry Winter) climate with warm summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -9°C to 28°C. Moderate rainfall (950 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.

Best Time to Visit
OctoberAprilMay
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
33°
Warmest Month
-14°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of 0°C and lows of -9°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

48 Poor

Comfort

-4°
Feels Like Freezing
-4°C
Temperature
-9° – 0°
74%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

22 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.7h daylight

February

February is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -6°C. The driest month with just 16 mm and partly cloudy skies.

58 Acceptable

Comfort

-2°
Feels Like Freezing
-2°C
Temperature
-6° – 3°
72%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

16 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.4
UV Index
Low
10.6h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of -1°C. Light rainfall.

62 Good

Comfort

3°
Feels Like Cold
3°C
Temperature
-1° – 8°
73%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

24 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
11.8h daylight

April

April is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

74 Very Good

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cool
10°C
Temperature
5° – 16°
74%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

54 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.0
UV Index
High
13.1h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (65 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

74 Very Good

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
11° – 22°
74%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

65 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.3
UV Index
High
14.1h daylight

June

June is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 16°C. Significant rainfall (103 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

73 Very Good

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
16° – 25°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

103 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.3
UV Index
High
14.6h daylight

July

July is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 20°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (249 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

65 Good

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Mild
24°C
Temperature
21° – 27°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

249 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.3
UV Index
High
14.4h daylight

August

August is the warmest month with highs of 28°C and lows of 21°C. Heavy rain (206 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

65 Good

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Warm
24°C
Temperature
21° – 28°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

206 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.4
UV Index
High
13.5h daylight

September

September is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 15°C. Significant rainfall (113 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

73 Very Good

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
15° – 24°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

113 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.1
UV Index
High
12.3h daylight

October

October is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (42 mm).

77 Very Good

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
8° – 18°
72%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

42 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
11.1h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (35 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

65 Good

Comfort

6°
Feels Like Cold
6°C
Temperature
1° – 10°
74%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

35 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.3
UV Index
Low
10.0h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of 3°C and lows of -5°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

58 Acceptable

Comfort

-1°
Feels Like Freezing
-1°C
Temperature
-5° – 3°
75%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

21 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.4h daylight

How to Get to Ŭllyul

By Air

(No reliable airport data available):

By Train & Bus

(No reliable train/bus hub information available):

Where to Stay in Ŭllyul #

Budget
South Hwanghae Province (arranged) - price varies by tour
Ŭllyul (South Hwanghae) has no independent tourist hostels - foreign visitors require arranged accommodations via official tour operators.
Mid-Range
Provincial guesthouses (arranged) - price varies
There are no typical mid-range hotels for independent travelers; stays are organized through state-approved operators and government-run guesthouses.
Luxury
Arranged through Pyongyang/official operators - price varies widely
Ŭllyul offers no commercial luxury hotels for tourists. Any premium stays are part of organized tours and subject to strict controls.

Where to Eat in Ŭllyul #

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