Our verdict
The best time to visit Busan is May-June
In the height of summer, temperatures in Busan can reach a maximum of 29℃ (85℉). The weather at night in the winter, which is around January-time, can get down to a minimum of -3℃ (27℉).
If you want to get the most out of your time visiting Busan, or you’re just afraid of the dark, the days in August are usually the longest between sunrise and sunset. You don’t want to get wet on your holiday, do you? Well if you’re trying to avoid the rain, then steer clear of Busan in July. Head over there in December instead if you want to increase your chances of not being rained on.
Keep reading to find out when the best times to travel to Busan are for whatever trip you’re planning. By the time you finish, you’ll have all the info you need, and you’ll be ready to start booking. Don’t know where to look or who to book with? Don’t stress! We’ve hand-picked our favourite online travel tools we use, know and love so you can rest assured you’re in safe hands. Happy reading!
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Busan seasons
Before you continue, it’s important to know when the seasons are in Busan as they might be different to yours depending on where in the world you’re travelling from. Busan is in the Northern Hemisphere, so the seasons fall during these months:
| Season | Months |
|---|---|
| Summer | June to August |
| Autumn/fall | September to November |
| Winter | December to February |
| Spring | March to May |
Average temperatures in Busan
If the temperature is a big factor for you to help you decide when to visit, the chart below shows the average minimum and maximum temperatures in Busan for each month side-by-side so you can easily see the difference in weather throughout the year. To see the temperatures in both Celsius (°C) and Fahrenheit (°F), hover or tap the shaded boxes on the graph.
Busan climate by month
If you already have a rough idea about which months you might want to travel, the section below shows a detailed breakdown of the climate in Busan for each month so you can see if it all suits your wants and needs. Scroll down, or use the quick menu below to jump to your preferred month.
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Busan in January
- Average temperature: 4℃ (38℉)
- Average high temperature: 6℃ (43℉)
- Average low temperature: 1℃ (34℉)
- Average humidity: 60%
- Average sunny days: 25 days
- Average rainfall: 14mm (1") over 5 days
- Average snow days: 1 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Busan in January, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Busan in February
- Average temperature: 6℃ (42℉)
- Average high temperature: 8℃ (47℉)
- Average low temperature: 3℃ (38℉)
- Average humidity: 60%
- Average sunny days: 21 days
- Average rainfall: 19mm (1") over 5 days
- Average snow days: 1 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Busan in February, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Busan in March
- Average temperature: 9℃ (49℉)
- Average high temperature: 12℃ (53℉)
- Average low temperature: 7℃ (44℉)
- Average humidity: 64%
- Average sunny days: 21 days
- Average rainfall: 27mm (1") over 9 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Busan in March, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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Busan in April
- Average temperature: 13℃ (56℉)
- Average high temperature: 16℃ (60℉)
- Average low temperature: 11℃ (51℉)
- Average humidity: 68%
- Average sunny days: 20 days
- Average rainfall: 35mm (1") over 9 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Busan in April, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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Busan in May
- Average temperature: 18℃ (63℉)
- Average high temperature: 20℃ (67℉)
- Average low temperature: 15℃ (59℉)
- Average humidity: 74%
- Average sunny days: 23 days
- Average rainfall: 37mm (1") over 8 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Busan in May, make sure you pack a light jumper or hoodie.
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Busan in June
- Average temperature: 21℃ (69℉)
- Average high temperature: 22℃ (72℉)
- Average low temperature: 19℃ (66℉)
- Average humidity: 82%
- Average sunny days: 20 days
- Average rainfall: 50mm (2") over 9 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Busan in June, make sure you pack a light jumper or hoodie for the evenings and some light clothes for the daytime.
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Busan in July
- Average temperature: 24℃ (76℉)
- Average high temperature: 26℃ (79℉)
- Average low temperature: 23℃ (73℉)
- Average humidity: 87%
- Average sunny days: 16 days
- Average rainfall: 73mm (3") over 12 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Busan in July, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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Busan in August
- Average temperature: 26℃ (79℉)
- Average high temperature: 28℃ (82℉)
- Average low temperature: 25℃ (76℉)
- Average humidity: 81%
- Average sunny days: 15 days
- Average rainfall: 61mm (2") over 14 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Busan in August, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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Busan in September
- Average temperature: 23℃ (73℉)
- Average high temperature: 24℃ (76℉)
- Average low temperature: 21℃ (70℉)
- Average humidity: 76%
- Average sunny days: 19 days
- Average rainfall: 69mm (3") over 9 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Busan in September, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
Busan in October
- Average temperature: 18℃ (65℉)
- Average high temperature: 20℃ (68℉)
- Average low temperature: 16℃ (61℉)
- Average humidity: 68%
- Average sunny days: 23 days
- Average rainfall: 29mm (1") over 6 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Busan in October, make sure you pack a light jumper or hoodie for the evenings and some light clothes for the daytime.
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Busan in November
- Average temperature: 12℃ (54℉)
- Average high temperature: 15℃ (58℉)
- Average low temperature: 10℃ (50℉)
- Average humidity: 64%
- Average sunny days: 22 days
- Average rainfall: 16mm (1") over 6 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Busan in November, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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Busan in December
- Average temperature: 6℃ (42℉)
- Average high temperature: 8℃ (47℉)
- Average low temperature: 4℃ (38℉)
- Average humidity: 62%
- Average sunny days: 24 days
- Average rainfall: 12mm (0") over 5 days
- Average snow days: 1 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Busan in December, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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