Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Yuktae-dong, North Korea

Water temperatures throughout the year and general information about Yuktae-dong...

Yuktae-dong is a coastal city in North Korea. It is a rather medium-sized town in proximity to the ocean with a population of 76427 people. The water temperature around Yuktae-dong has significant variability during the year. The temperature ranges from 2.2°C (35.9°F) in February up to 22.6°C (72.7°F) in the month of August, as shown in the interactive table below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 11°C (52°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Yuktae-dong is located in the northern hemisphere.
Hover over the bars to see temperature for each month in Celsius and Fahrenheit.

What is the current water temperature near Yuktae-dong?

The current water temperature in the month of December in the waters around Yuktae-dong is ca:

Are there surf spots near by?

Not many surf spots are in proximity to Yuktae-dong. A spot, which is not too far away, is Songdojin-ni, which is more than 99.1km (61.6miles) away from Yuktae-dong. Click here for directions and for more information on Songdojin-ni and its water temperature. If you don't mind the drive, you can also try surfing Busan, which is approximately 341km (211.8miles) away from Yuktae-dong. Another surfspot is Busan, located ca 341km (211.8miles) from Yuktae-dong.

Are there white sand beaches close by?

Not many beaches are located near to Yuktae-dong. One that might be worth checking out is Lazurnaya Bay, which is 296.3km (184miles) away from Yuktae-dong. If you have some extra time, you can also try Haeundae Beach, ca 341km (211.8miles) away from Yuktae-dong.

What kind of wetsuit is recommended for Yuktae-dong?

The sea temperature around Yuktae-dong is warm, reaching up to 23°C (73°F) in the months of July, August, and September. During this time, in the late summer, a light top or a jumpsuit might be required to feel comfortable, but some might even be ok without a wetsuit for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or diving around Yuktae-dong. Nevertheless, during late winter, temperatures reach lows of approximately 2°C (36°F). In this season, a 5-6mm drysuit with booties, hoddie and gloves is required to be able to stay in the water for several hours, but some might even be ok with a very high-quality 5/6mm wetsuit for very short amounts of time . For very cold conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be better to have a big supply of extra warm clothing and hot drinks.

How is the diving and fishing near Yuktae-dong?

Due to significant water temperature changes throughout the year, fishing and Scuba diving conditions vary quite a bit depending on the time of the year. The temperature ranges from 2 to 7°C (36-45°F) during winter. Pollock, Winter Flounder, and Atlantic Cod are typical fish that can be found in waters of this temperature range. Nevertheless, the conditions change during July, August, and September when sea temperatures range from 18 to 23°C (64-73°F). Fish that like to swim in waters of this temperature range include: Bigeye Tuna, Blackfin Tuna, King Mackerel, Spotted Seatrout, and White Marlin.

Directions to Yuktae-dong: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Fun facts about Yuktae-dong...

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