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When is the best time to visit Busan?
In general the best time to visit Busan is probably August, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are July, August, September, while the coldest months are January, February, December.
Depending on the activities you want to experience, you may choose different months to visit:
- The best time for a sun tanning holiday is July, August, September. Average maximum temperatures are up to +82°F in August and it has 4 sunny days on average.
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during May - October.
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is June, July, August with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Busan in different months
This is the average weather in Busan for each month based on historic data:
January, February, March, April, May, October, November, December usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +68°F during May.
In June, July, August, September the weather is average. Expect around 64 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 233 mm in July.
Climate in Busan
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Busan for each month:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +66°F | +70°F | +75°F | +79°F | +88°F | +91°F | +95°F | +100°F | +91°F | +84°F | +75°F | +66°F |
| Average Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +45°F | +48°F | +54°F | +61°F | +68°F | +72°F | +79°F | +82°F | +77°F | +68°F | +59°F | +48°F |
| Minimum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +12°F | +14°F | +25°F | +36°F | +45°F | +55°F | +63°F | +64°F | +54°F | +39°F | +28°F | +19°F |
| Avg. water temperature | |||||||||||
| - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Humidity, % | |||||||||||
| 53 | 54 | 59 | 64 | 70 | 78 | 84 | 81 | 77 | 69 | 63 | 57 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 33 | 43 | 77 | 110 | 114 | 175 | 233 | 197 | 165 | 65 | 47 | 25 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Average wind speed, m/s | |||||||||||
| 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Sunny Days | |||||||||||
| 17 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 12 | 15 | 18 |
| Cloud Days | |||||||||||
| 8 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 8 | 9 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 6 | 7 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 19 | 18 | 14 | 8 | 7 | 5 |
| Snowy Days | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Busan during the whole year:
The hottest month in Busan is August with average maximum temperature going up to +82°F. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +34°F.
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Busan looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Busan is July with average humidity going up to 84%. The least humid month is January with an average humidity of 53%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Busan during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is December with approximately 18 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 25 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is July with approximately 19 rainy days and 233 mm of total precipitation.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Busan:
What is the hottest month in Busan?
The hottest month in Busan is August with average maximum temperature of +82°F.
What is the coldest month in Busan?
The coldest month in Busan is January with minimum temperatures of +34°F.
Is Busan worth visiting in winter?
If you are planning to visit Busan in winter you can expect pretty good weather. The best month is August with +82°F and 4 sunny days.
When does it rain the least in Busan?
if you're looking to visit Busan when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for July, August, June. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being December with only 25 mm of rain.
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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, 2023.
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.