When is the best time to visit Busan?

The most comfortable stretch is May to June and October to November, when average highs run 60 to 76 degrees F with 4 to 10 rainy days a month. August is the hottest month at 84 degrees F on average, and January the coolest at 45 degrees F.

What is the rainiest month in Busan?

July, with roughly 17 days of rain. The driest is December, with about 3. Both are averages from 2019-2024 records.

How warm does it get in Busan?

July averages 81 degrees F by day and 73 degrees F at night, and January averages 45 degrees F and 29 degrees F. In the southern hemisphere those two are reversed.

How do I book tours, a hotel or an airport transfer in Busan?

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Busan: Best Time to Visit & Things to Do

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Where to stay in Busan

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Best time to visit Busan

The most comfortable months in Busan are May to June and October to November, with average daytime highs of 60 to 76°F and 4 to 10 rainy days a month. August is the hottest month, averaging 84°F, and January the coolest at 45°F. July sees the most rain, around 17 days, while December is the driest with about 3.

Jan45°29°5 d

Feb49°33°6 d

Mar57°41°8 d

Apr63°48°8 d

May70°57°8 d

Jun76°66°10 d

Jul81°73°17 d

Aug84°75°15 d

Sep78°68°14 d

Oct70°55°6 d

Nov60°44°4 d

Dec46°30°3 d

Average daily high / low and days with rain, from Open-Meteo ERA5 records for 2019-2024. Highlighted months are the pick above.

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Busan: common questions

When is the best time to visit Busan?: The most comfortable stretch is May to June and October to November, when average highs run 60 to 76°F with 4 to 10 rainy days a month. August is the hottest month at 84°F on average, and January the coolest at 45°F.
What is the rainiest month in Busan?: July, with roughly 17 days of rain. The driest is December, with about 3. Both are averages from 2019-2024 records.
How warm does it get in Busan?: July averages 81°F by day and 73°F at night, and January averages 45°F and 29°F. In the southern hemisphere those two are reversed.
How do I book tours, a hotel or an airport transfer in Busan?: Everything on this page books through our travel partners: top-rated tours and tickets, hotels, car rental, airport transfers, an eSIM and travel insurance. Voyaggora earns a commission on some bookings at no extra cost to you, and our AI concierge can put a day-by-day plan together first.

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