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Busan in May: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Busan in May will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Busan, based on historical data.
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May

Weather in Busan in May 2025

Good Weather
Mild
☁️
Cloudy
Weather for Busan in May is typically good with an average maximum temperature of +68°F during the day, and approximately 8 sunny days monthly. Typically, there are about 11 rainy days with the total average precipitation that falls in May around 114 mm. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+68°F
Avg. max. temperature
+45°F
Min.
+88°F
Max.
114 mm
Total precipitation
70%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
8 ☀️
Sunny Days
12 ⛅️
Cloudy
11 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Busan has good weather in May.

Average temperature in Busan in May

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Busan for May based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The expected average maximum temperature in May is +66°F with a maximum of +70°F and a minimum of +52°F.

The average maximum temperature goes up 20% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +66°F to +70°F.

Is Busan warm or cold in May?

Busan is typically mild in May.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +61°F to +68°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +52°F to +59°F.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

Take a look at how May is compared to other months in Busan:

Climate in Busan in May

Busan weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
AprilMayJune
Avg. temperature
+61°F+68°F+72°F
Min. temperature
+36°F+45°F+55°F
Max. temperature
+79°F+88°F+91°F
Rainfall
110 mm114 mm175 mm
Wind
3 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
64%70%78%
Air pressure
1014 HPa1011 HPa1007 HPa
Sunny days
884
Cloudy days
101212
Rainy days
111113
Snowy days
000

May weather is still as good as in April. It’s getting warmer as May arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +61°F to +68°F during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 110 mm to 114 mm. Humidity rises from 64% to 70%. Winds are calmer in comparison to April, going down from 3 m/s to 2 m/s on average. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 8 sunny days during the month.

Next month (June) brings a further decline in the weather.

Wind

Wind speed in Busan in May based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 6 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Busan is gradually increasing during May, going from 3 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Busan based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 39% chance of rain on an average day in May, with total rainfall of approximately 240 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 66 mm, which is considered heavy rain. May is a pretty wet month with over 12 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how May is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Busan wettest month is July, where a typical day has a 61% chance of precipitation and 233 mm of rainfall per day. December, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 16% chance of precipitation and 25 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last May in Busan?

This is the weather in Busan in May 2023:
1 May
☀️
+66°F
2 May
☁️
+65°F
3 May
☁️
+65°F
4 May
🌫️
+65°F
5 May
🌫️
+66°F
6 May
☁️
+63°F
7 May
☀️
+57°F
8 May
☀️
+62°F
9 May
☀️
+66°F
10 May
☀️
+67°F
11 May
☁️
+65°F
12 May
🌧️
+66°F
13 May
☁️
+63°F
14 May
☀️
+64°F
15 May
☀️
+68°F
16 May
☀️
+68°F
17 May
☁️
+70°F
18 May
🌧️
+66°F
19 May
☁️
+67°F
20 May
☀️
+66°F
21 May
☀️
+70°F
22 May
☀️
+67°F
23 May
☀️
+67°F
24 May
☀️
+67°F
25 May
☀️
+67°F
26 May
☁️
+68°F
27 May
☁️
+69°F
28 May
🌫️
+69°F
29 May
🌫️
+69°F
30 May
☁️
+67°F
31 May
☀️
+69°F
In May 2023 Busan had 15 sunny days, 10 cloudy days, and 2 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +66°F, with an absolute maximum of +70°F and a minimum of +57°F. The average humidity was 76%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 30%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 13 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Busan climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Busan in May has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1980 (+60°F) and the highest in 2019 (+67°F). The driest year was 2008 with only 733 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1999 with 2001 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Busan in May:

Is May a good time to visit Busan?

May is a really good time to go to Busan. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Busan.

Can you sunbathe in Busan in May?

May has mild temperatures in Busan. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is Busan rainy in May?

Busan is often rainy in May. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Busan in May?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Busan in May, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

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Monthly weather in Busan

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Busan, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.