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What’s the climate like in Busan?

The current climate in Busan features temperatures ranging from a high of 31°C to a low of 6°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 20°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -3°C and in the warmer months around 23°C.

The highest temperature recorded in Busan in recent years was 39°C in August 2018. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -8°C in January 2021.

On average, Busan gets 2112 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 20 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.

Curious about the weather in other parts of South Korea? Check out the climate and weather for spots like Seoul, or explore other destinations in South Korea.

Best time to visit Busan?

The best time to visit Busan for mild to warm weather is April up to June and September up to November. You might get some rain, but the temperatures are just right to explore Busan.

Climate Table of Busan

The climate table of Busan shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snow, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.

  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Temp. max (°C) 6 8 14 19 24 27 30 31 27 21 15 7
Temp. min (°C) -3 -1 3 8 13 19 23 24 19 11 6 -1
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Precipitation (mm) 73 45 119 122 114 162 409 484 243 141 110 90
Snow (cm) 4,8 1,0 0,4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0,5 13
UV Index 5 6 7 8 8 8 7 7 7 6 5 4

Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.

  • Average yearly temperature: 20°C
  • Highest temperature: 31°C in August
  • Lowest temperature: 6°C in January
  • Precipitation*: 2112 mm per year, averaging 176 mm per month
  • Snowfall: 20 cm per year
  • Driest months: 45 mm in February, 73 mm in January and 90 mm in December
  • Wettest months: 484 mm in August, 409 mm in July and 243 mm in September

*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail

Weather experiences in Busan

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Average Temperature per Month in Busan

This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Busan, South Korea. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.

Temperature per Month in Busan, South Korea,

Average Precipitation per Month in Busan

This graph shows how much rainfall Busan, South Korea, gets on average per month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of rainfall is measured in millimeters, and the average is calculated based on the recorded rainfall per month from past years.

Precipitation per Month in Busan, South Korea,

Average Snowfall per Month in Busan

This graph shows how much snow Busan, South Korea, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimeters and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.

Snowfall per Month in Busan, South Korea,

Average UV Index per Month in Busan

This graph shows the average UV index per month in Busan, South Korea. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.

UV Index per Month in Busan, South Korea,

Yearly Temperature in Busan

This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Busan, South Korea. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.

Yearly Temperature in Busan, South Korea,

Total Yearly Precipitation in Busan

This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Busan, South Korea, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimeters, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.

Yearly Precipitation in Busan, South Korea,

Total Yearly Snowfall in Busan

This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Busan, South Korea, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimeters, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.

Yearly Snowfall in Busan, South Korea,

Weather experiences in Busan

The weather in Busan is rated an average of 3,3 out of 5 stars by 7 visitors. Have you been to Busan? Share your weather experience to help other visitors.

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November in Busan was surprisingly mild. Sunshine almost every day and almost no rain - definitely a windfall. Then pack a sweater for cooler evenings.— This text is automatically translated to English

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The sun showed only sporadically.— This text is automatically translated to English

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February was relatively mild in Busan, with temperatures around 10 degrees. However, most days were marked by gray skies and occasional rain, which made my outdoor activities somewhat difficult.— This text is automatically translated to English

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June in Busan had both sunny and rainy days, but the temperature was lovely. Daytime temperatures were around 26°C, with slightly cooler evenings. However, the weather was unpredictable and sometimes caused unexpected rain showers.— This text is automatically translated to English

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Unfortunately it rained heavily, but between showers it was clear and fresh. Beautiful winter scenery, but less suitable for outdoor activities.— This text is automatically translated to English

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April in Busan was generally pleasant, with temperatures around 16°C. Sunny days were ideal for outdoor activities and rainy moments also had their charm. Cool and refreshing, but do bring an umbrella!— This text is automatically translated to English

Weather experience:Okay StarStarStar

The drizzle filled the city with a bit of melancholy. On the other hand, the mysterious foggy appearance created something unique. A little more sunshine, however, would be nice.— This text is automatically translated to English

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Average weather in Busan by month

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