Busan · WinterMonth summary
Busan weather in January
⚠️ Fair
🌡️ Temperature min / max
27°F – 45°F
🌧 Rainy days
12% of days
☀️ Sunshine
9.0h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
5.5/10
📅 📅 Best month
May (7.8/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Busan in January?
⚠️ Fair
✅ Yes if: you enjoy winter atmosphere and the lowest prices of the year.
❌ No if: you're looking for sunshine or outdoor activities.
Our take: January is an average time for Busan. May (7.8/10) is clearly preferable.
By trip type
Busan in January by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ⚠️ Possible
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ❌ Not recommended
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ❌ Not recommended
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in January
Winter in Busan is cool (7°F during the day). Days are short (9.0h of sunshine) but the city reveals a different side. Rain risk remains low (12% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. May (7.8/10) is significantly better if possible.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | 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
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In January, Busan averages 45°F, 12% rainy days and 9.0h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 5.5/10.
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Comparison
January vs May (best month)
The best month is May (score 7.8/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +15°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : +16%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +2.4h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Busan in January
Is January a good time to visit Busan?
January is an acceptable time for Busan (score 5.5/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider May (7.8/10) if possible.
What's the weather like in Busan in January?
It's cool with 45°F daytime and 27°F at night. 9.0h of sunshine per day. Pack warm clothes and favour indoor visits.
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