Busan, South KoreaQuick decision
When to visit Busan?
🌞 Best time overall
May
🌡️ Optimal temperature
55°F–72°F 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 °F | Max °F | Rainy days (%) | Precip. in/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌫️ January | 27°F | 45°F | 12% | 0.1in | 9.0h | 5.5/10 |
| 🌫️ February | 28°F | 46°F | 18% | 0.1in | 10.0h | 5.7/10 |
| ⛅ March | 39°F | 57°F | 27% | 0.1in | 10.3h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 48°F | 64°F | 26% | 0.2in | 11.4h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 55°F | 72°F | 28% | 0.2in | 11.4h | 7.8/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 64°F | 79°F | 38% | 0.3in | 10.8h | 7.8/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 73°F | 82°F | 53% | 0.4in | 10.3h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 75°F | 86°F | 52% | 0.3in | 12.0h | 7.5/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 68°F | 79°F | 44% | 0.3in | 9.1h | 7.5/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 55°F | 70°F | 22% | 0.1in | 10.0h | 7.6/10 |
| ⛅ November | 41°F | 59°F | 13% | 0.1in | 9.6h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌫️ December | 28°F | 46°F | 12% | 0.0in | 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°F, 27% rainy days, 11.0h sunshine/day. Score: 7.4/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Good time
Average 28°F, 48% rainy days, 11.0h sunshine/day. Score: 7.6/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Good time
Average 21°F, 26% rainy days, 9.6h sunshine/day. Score: 7.4/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Acceptable
Average 8°F, 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°F. 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°F.
In winter, the average score is 5.7/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.
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