Busan, South KoreaQuick decision
When to visit Busan?
🌞 Best time overall
May
🌡️ Optimal temperature
13°C–22°C in May
🌧 Least rain
28% rainy days in May
🌧 Wettest month
January (12%)
📅 Best score
7.8/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
Haeundae BeachJune–September — urban beach, festivals and seafood.
Haedong Yonggungsa TempleYear-round — seaside Buddhist temple, unique in Korea.
Jagalchi MarketYear-round — Korea's largest fish market, fresh sashimi.
Cherry Blossom FestivalApril — blooming at Dalmaji Hill and Samnak Park.
BIFFOctober — Busan International Film Festival, Asia's largest.
Monthly climate data
Busan weather month by month
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rainy days (%) | Precip. mm/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌫️ January | -3°C | 7°C | 12% | 1.3 | 9.0h | 5.5/10 |
| 🌫️ February | -2°C | 8°C | 18% | 1.9 | 10.0h | 5.7/10 |
| ⛅ March | 4°C | 14°C | 27% | 3.0 | 10.3h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 9°C | 18°C | 26% | 4.1 | 11.4h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 13°C | 22°C | 28% | 3.9 | 11.4h | 7.8/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 18°C | 26°C | 38% | 6.8 | 10.8h | 7.8/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 23°C | 28°C | 53% | 8.9 | 10.3h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 24°C | 30°C | 52% | 6.9 | 12.0h | 7.5/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 20°C | 26°C | 44% | 8.5 | 9.1h | 7.5/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 13°C | 21°C | 22% | 3.2 | 10.0h | 7.6/10 |
| ⛅ November | 5°C | 15°C | 13% | 1.4 | 9.6h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌫️ December | -2°C | 8°C | 12% | 1.1 | 9.0h | 5.8/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Good time
Average 18°C, 27% rainy days, 11.0h sunshine/day. Score: 7.4/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Good time
Average 28°C, 48% rainy days, 11.0h sunshine/day. Score: 7.6/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Good time
Average 21°C, 26% rainy days, 9.6h sunshine/day. Score: 7.4/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Acceptable
Average 8°C, 14% rainy days, 9.3h sunshine/day. Score: 5.7/10.
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FAQ
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May is ideal with 28% rainy days and 22°C. The months of May & June offer comparable conditions.
January is the wettest month with 12% rainy days.
Yes, May is the best month with an average of 22°C.
In winter, the average score is 5.7/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.
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