The biggest temperature swing occurs between November and December, as typical highs shift from 14.6°C / 58.3°F to 8.4°C / 47°F (about 6.3°C / 11.3°F).
| Month | Low Temperature | High Temperature | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -0.4°C | 6.5°C | COLD |
| February | 1.1°C | 8.5°C | COOL |
| March | 4.8°C | 12.2°C | COOL |
| April | 9.3°C | 16.3°C | MILD |
| May | 13.8°C | 20.2°C | MILD |
| June | 18°C | 23.2°C | WARM |
| July | 22.5°C | 26.3°C | WARM |
| August | 23.9°C | 28°C | WARM |
| September | 20°C | 24.7°C | WARM |
| October | 14.2°C | 20.3°C | MILD |
| November | 7.7°C | 14.6°C | COOL |
| December | 1.5°C | 8.4°C | COOL |
August has the warmest typical feels-like highs (32.5°C / 90.5°F), while January is coolest (1.9°C / 35.5°F).
| Month | Low Feels Like | High Feels Like | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -5.4°C | 1.9°C | COLD |
| February | -3.6°C | 4.4°C | COLD |
| March | 0.9°C | 9.3°C | COOL |
| April | 6.7°C | 15°C | COOL |
| May | 12.8°C | 20.6°C | MILD |
| June | 19°C | 25.4°C | WARM |
| July | 25.6°C | 30.5°C | HOT |
| August | 27.5°C | 32.5°C | HOT |
| September | 21°C | 26.6°C | WARM |
| October | 12.7°C | 19.5°C | MILD |
| November | 4.4°C | 12°C | COOL |
| December | -3.2°C | 4.2°C | COLD |
July is wettest at 250.9 mm / 9.88 inches, while December is driest at 27.1 mm / 1.07 inches.
| Month | Baseline | Rainfall | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -62.4 mm | 32 mm | LIGHT |
| February | -62.4 mm | 42.8 mm | LIGHT |
| March | -62.4 mm | 80.9 mm | MODERATE |
| April | -62.4 mm | 112.6 mm | MODERATE |
| May | -62.4 mm | 122.9 mm | WET |
| June | -62.4 mm | 173.4 mm | WET |
| July | -62.4 mm | 250.9 mm | VERY WET |
| August | -62.4 mm | 198.8 mm | WET |
| September | -62.4 mm | 174.2 mm | WET |
| October | -62.4 mm | 74.9 mm | MODERATE |
| November | -62.4 mm | 50.5 mm | LIGHT |
| December | -62.4 mm | 27.1 mm | LIGHT |
June has the strongest peak UV (around index 8.2).
| Month | Baseline | UV Index | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0 | 3.8 | MODERATE |
| February | 0 | 5.2 | MODERATE |
| March | 0 | 6.5 | HIGH |
| April | 0 | 7.6 | HIGH |
| May | 0 | 8.1 | VERY HIGH |
| June | 0 | 8.2 | VERY HIGH |
| July | 0 | 8.1 | VERY HIGH |
| August | 0 | 7.9 | HIGH |
| September | 0 | 7 | HIGH |
| October | 0 | 5.8 | MODERATE |
| November | 0 | 4.3 | MODERATE |
| December | 0 | 3.2 | MODERATE |
Daylight ranges from 9.8h in December to 14.5h in June.
| Month | Baseline | Daylight Hours | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0h | 10.1h | BALANCED |
| February | 0h | 10.9h | BALANCED |
| March | 0h | 12h | BALANCED |
| April | 0h | 13.1h | LONG |
| May | 0h | 14h | LONG |
| June | 0h | 14.5h | LONG |
| July | 0h | 14.3h | LONG |
| August | 0h | 13.5h | LONG |
| September | 0h | 12.4h | BALANCED |
| October | 0h | 11.3h | BALANCED |
| November | 0h | 10.3h | BALANCED |
| December | 0h | 9.8h | SHORT |
July is most humid (88.5%), while January is driest (55.1%).
| Month | Baseline | Humidity (avg) | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43.5% | 55.1% | COMFORTABLE |
| February | 43.5% | 56.7% | COMFORTABLE |
| March | 43.5% | 62.8% | COMFORTABLE |
| April | 43.5% | 69.8% | HUMID |
| May | 43.5% | 76.7% | MUGGY |
| June | 43.5% | 83.3% | MUGGY |
| July | 43.5% | 88.5% | MUGGY |
| August | 43.5% | 84.4% | MUGGY |
| September | 43.5% | 77.9% | MUGGY |
| October | 43.5% | 69% | HUMID |
| November | 43.5% | 63.6% | COMFORTABLE |
| December | 43.5% | 57.4% | COMFORTABLE |
January has the strongest typical average wind (14.0 km/h / 8.7 mph), while June is calmest (11.0 km/h / 6.9 mph).
| Month | Baseline | Wind (avg) | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9.9 km/h | 14 km/h | CALM |
| February | 9.9 km/h | 13.3 km/h | CALM |
| March | 9.9 km/h | 13 km/h | CALM |
| April | 9.9 km/h | 12.7 km/h | CALM |
| May | 9.9 km/h | 11.6 km/h | CALM |
| June | 9.9 km/h | 11 km/h | CALM |
| July | 9.9 km/h | 12.1 km/h | CALM |
| August | 9.9 km/h | 12.1 km/h | CALM |
| September | 9.9 km/h | 12.6 km/h | CALM |
| October | 9.9 km/h | 11.6 km/h | CALM |
| November | 9.9 km/h | 11.9 km/h | CALM |
| December | 9.9 km/h | 13.2 km/h | CALM |
April is windiest by P95 gust signal (67.0 km/h / 41.6 mph).
| Month | Baseline | Wind (gusts) | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0 km/h | 61.2 km/h | VERY WINDY |
| February | 0 km/h | 62.3 km/h | VERY WINDY |
| March | 0 km/h | 65.5 km/h | VERY WINDY |
| April | 0 km/h | 67 km/h | VERY WINDY |
| May | 0 km/h | 61.9 km/h | VERY WINDY |
| June | 0 km/h | 58.7 km/h | VERY WINDY |
| July | 0 km/h | 62.6 km/h | VERY WINDY |
| August | 0 km/h | 59.4 km/h | VERY WINDY |
| September | 0 km/h | 60.8 km/h | VERY WINDY |
| October | 0 km/h | 58.3 km/h | VERY WINDY |
| November | 0 km/h | 58.7 km/h | VERY WINDY |
| December | 0 km/h | 60.1 km/h | VERY WINDY |
July has the most rain days (~17.7), while December has the fewest (~4). Rain days count the average number of days in a month with measurable rain (about 0.1 mm or more).
| Month | Baseline | Rain Days | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -1.5 days | 5 days | SOME |
| February | -1.5 days | 5.9 days | SOME |
| March | -1.5 days | 8.7 days | SOME |
| April | -1.5 days | 9.3 days | FREQUENT |
| May | -1.5 days | 9.9 days | FREQUENT |
| June | -1.5 days | 11.6 days | FREQUENT |
| July | -1.5 days | 17.7 days | VERY FREQUENT |
| August | -1.5 days | 16.7 days | VERY FREQUENT |
| September | -1.5 days | 12.4 days | FREQUENT |
| October | -1.5 days | 6.5 days | SOME |
| November | -1.5 days | 5.8 days | SOME |
| December | -1.5 days | 4 days | RARE |
July has the most heavy rain/washout risk days (~8). Heavy rain days are the average number of days likely to bring stronger downpours that can disrupt outdoor plans.
| Month | Baseline | Heavy Rain Days | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0 days | 2 days | OCCASIONAL |
| February | 0 days | 3 days | FREQUENT |
| March | 0 days | 4 days | FREQUENT |
| April | 0 days | 5 days | FREQUENT |
| May | 0 days | 5 days | FREQUENT |
| June | 0 days | 6 days | PERSISTENT |
| July | 0 days | 8 days | PERSISTENT |
| August | 0 days | 8 days | PERSISTENT |
| September | 0 days | 6 days | PERSISTENT |
| October | 0 days | 3 days | FREQUENT |
| November | 0 days | 3 days | FREQUENT |
| December | 0 days | 1 days | OCCASIONAL |
August has the highest heat-risk day count (~1 days). Heat days are the average number of days that exceed our location-specific heat-risk threshold.
| Month | Baseline | Heat Days | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0 days | 0 days | LOW |
| February | 0 days | 0 days | LOW |
| March | 0 days | 0 days | LOW |
| April | 0 days | 0 days | LOW |
| May | 0 days | 0 days | LOW |
| June | 0 days | 0 days | LOW |
| July | 0 days | 0 days | LOW |
| August | 0 days | 1 days | LOW |
| September | 0 days | 0 days | LOW |
| October | 0 days | 0 days | LOW |
| November | 0 days | 0 days | LOW |
| December | 0 days | 0 days | LOW |
Daylight varies from 9.8 hours in December (winter) to 14.5 hours in June (summer), which is a difference of 4.7 hours.
Northern Hemisphere seasons shape the weather patterns throughout the year. Here's what to expect in each season:
| Ranking Goal | #1 | #2 | #3 | #4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest rain risk | Dec 1 risk days | Jan 2 risk days | Feb 3 risk days | Oct 3 risk days |
| Lowest heatwave risk | Jan 0 risk days | Feb 0 risk days | Mar 0 risk days | Apr 0 risk days |
| Lowest cold risk | Jun 0 risk days | Jul 0 risk days | Aug 0 risk days | Sep 0 risk days |
| Lowest wind disruption risk | Oct 58 km/h | Jun 59 km/h | Nov 59 km/h | Aug 59 km/h |
| Most comfortable evenings | Jun 73 / 100 | Oct 72 / 100 | Sep 70 / 100 | May 65 / 100 |
| Best outdoor reliability | Dec 96 / 100 | Oct 87 / 100 | Jan 87 / 100 | Nov 86 / 100 |
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View Best Time to VisitThe best months to visit Busan depend on your preferences. For warm weather, August is typically the warmest month. For dry conditions, December, January, February tend to have the least rainfall. Consider your priorities, and whether you prefer warmer temperatures, drier weather, or longer daylight hours.
August is typically the warmest month in Busan, with average high temperatures reaching around 28°C (82°F). This is peak summer weather, ideal for outdoor activities and sightseeing.
January is usually the coldest month, with average low temperatures dropping to around 0°C (32°F). Pack warm layers if visiting during this time, especially for evening activities.
July typically sees the most rainfall in Busan, averaging around 251mm (9.9 inches). It's wise to pack waterproof layers and have some indoor backup plans if you're visiting during this month.
December is typically the driest month, with average rainfall of just 27mm (1.1 inches). This makes it an excellent time for outdoor exploration and activities with minimal risk of rain disruption.
Temperatures in Busan range from average lows of 11°C (52°F) to highs of 17°C (63°F). This variation means you'll want to pack differently depending on when you visit, as layers are key for adapting to the seasonal changes.
Yes, sun protection is important in Busan. UV levels can reach 8 during peak months, which is considered very high. Pack sunscreen (SPF 30+), sunglasses, and a hat, especially if you'll be outdoors for extended periods.