Best Time to Visit Busan

Best time to visit
All year
Continental — hot summers, cold winters, moderate rainfall

Busan is best visited All year, when conditions are at their most settled.

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Busan — Monthly Temperatures

-10°C14°F0°C32°F10°C50°F20°C68°F30°C86°FJan: -1.8–7.4°CJan7.4°Feb: -0.0–9.4°CFeb9.4°Mar: 5.3–14.2°CMar14.2°Apr: 8.8–17.2°CApr17.2°May: 13.7–21.0°CMay21.0°Jun: 18.8–24.4°CJun24.4°Jul: 22.7–27.1°CJul27.1°Aug: 24.1–28.8°CAug28.8°Sep: 19.7–25.3°CSep25.3°Oct: 12.4–20.7°COct20.7°Nov: 6.2–15.5°CNov15.5°Dec: -1.3–7.8°CDec7.8°

Average daily high and low temperatures (°C/°F). Bars show the daily range each month.

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Busan Weather Month by Month

MonthHighLowRainSun/dayRainy daysRating
January Best 7.4°C -1.8°C 55.2mm 7.5h 4
10/10
February Best 9.4°C -0.0°C 49.6mm 8.7h 5
10/10
March Best 14.2°C 5.3°C 96.7mm 8.5h 8
10/10
April Best 17.2°C 8.8°C 100.0mm 9.3h 6
10/10
May Best 21.0°C 13.7°C 135.1mm 9.3h 8
9/10
June Best 24.4°C 18.8°C 234.5mm 8.9h 11
8/10
July Best 27.1°C 22.7°C 335.7mm 8.0h 18
8/10
August Best 28.8°C 24.1°C 258.5mm 9.2h 17
8/10
September Best 25.3°C 19.7°C 226.2mm 7.8h 13
8/10
October Best 20.7°C 12.4°C 20.2mm 9.0h 4
10/10
November Best 15.5°C 6.2°C 45.1mm 8.5h 4
10/10
December Best 7.8°C -1.3°C 30.3mm 8.0h 3
10/10

Busan Climate

Busan has a continental climate — hot summers, cold winters and moderate rainfall. Check the annual climate overview for Busan for the full year picture, or read the dedicated Busan rainy season guide.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best month to visit Busan?

The best month to visit Busan is January, when temperatures average 7.4°C and conditions score 10/10 for comfort.

What is the weather like in Busan in January?

Busan in January is cold — daytime temperatures average 7.4°C, dropping to -1.8°C at night. The month is moderately rainy (4 rainy days), with roughly 7.5 hours of sunshine a day. This is peak season for good reason — conditions are close to ideal.

When is rainy season in Busan?

Rainy season in Busan runs April, May, June, July, August, September. Expect heavy downpours and high humidity. Full rainy season guide →

Is Busan good to visit in winter?

Yes — winter (December, January, February) averages 7.4°C highs with a 10/10 comfort rating, making it a solid time to visit.

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Climate data sourced from Open-Meteo (open source, open data licence). Monthly averages calculated from 2020–2023 historical data. Weather can be unpredictable — always check a live forecast before travelling.