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Busan, South Korea · Temperate oceanic

Busan in February: go or not?

Tough period. Busan in February only reaches 4.3/10.

📅 Data updated: October 2026 🛰️ ERA5 · 10 years 📍 35.18°N · 129.08°E
⚡ This month's verdict
Avoid
Busan · February
4.3
-2–8°
Temperature
14%
Rain
7h
Sun
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The month in detail

What to expect in February

Winter in Busan is cool (8°C during the day). Days are short (6.7h of sunshine) but the city reveals a different side. Rain risk remains low (14% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities.

February ranks 10 out of 12 months in Busan.

This month's conditions

What it's like in February

UV index
3 · moderate
protect during midday hours
Feels like
dry air
-4°
Sea
11°C
cold, for the brave
Daylight
10.7h of daylight
Air quality
good
AQI 34
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Is February the right month?

The best month in Busan is May (8.1/10), 3.8 pts higher than February.

See May →See all 12 months →
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Plan your trip

Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.

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Practical info

What you need to know before you go

Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a beach holiday.

Country · South Korea

🗣️LanguageKorean
💶CurrencySouth Korean Won (₩)
🚗DrivingRight-hand
🛡️Safety ⓘVery safe · 1/5
💰Cost of living ⓘModerate · 3/5

🌡️ Climate

🌍Climate typeTemperate oceanic
📈Climate trend ⓘStable
🔥Hottest monthAugust · 30°C
❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 7°C
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘJuly · 39%

🏖️ Beach holiday

📅Peak seasonJuin → Sept
🏖️Swell (Sept–Mar) ⓘModérée
Location

Where is Busan ?

Global position + regional geographic context.

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🔍 Geographic context
South Korea
Temperate oceanic climate with a 8.1 → 4.3 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
35.18°N · 129.08°E
Questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to visit Busan?
May is the best month with 22.0°C highs, 13.0°C lows, 7.4h of sunshine and 22.0% rainy days. The months of May & June offer comparable conditions.
How many hours of sunshine does Busan get in May?
Busan averages 7.4 sunshine hours per day in May. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 7.5/10.
What is the rainiest month in Busan?
January is the most unfavourable month with January has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Busan in May?
In May, overnight lows reach 13.0°C, while afternoon highs average 22.0°C.
Is Busan good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Busan scores 4.1/10 on average — Difficult period — prefer the peak season.. The best month overall remains May with a score of 7.5/10.
When should you avoid Busan?
January is the most difficult month to visit Busan, with January has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.
Can you swim in Busan in February?
In February, the sea averages 11°C in Busan: cold, for the brave. Best left to hardened swimmers or those with a wetsuit.
Do you need sun protection in Busan in February?
The average UV index reaches 3 in February in Busan (moderate), with about 10.7h of daylight. Protect during midday hours.