Climate of Busan, South Korea
Area-weighted average across Busan. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Busan, a subdivision of Korea, Republic of, has a Mediterranean-style climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 2°C / 35.6°F in January to 25.6°C / 78.1°F in August, with rainfall from 25 mm / 1 in to 256 mm / 10.1 in depending on the season (1435 mm / 56.5 in total across the year). See the city listed below for point-value climate at specific locations — these often differ from the area-weighted average, especially in geographically diverse subdivisions.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2°C35.6°F | 36 mm1.4″ | Snowy |
| February | 3.5°C38.3°F | 46 mm1.8″ | — |
| March | 7.7°C45.9°F | 78 mm3.1″ | — |
| April | 13°C55.4°F | 127 mm5″ | — |
| May | 17.3°C63.1°F | 136 mm5.4″ | — |
| June | 20.7°C69.3°F | 212 mm8.3″ | — |
| July | 24.4°C75.9°F | 256 mm10.1″ | — |
| August | 25.6°C78.1°F | 236 mm9.3″ | — |
| September | 21.6°C70.9°F | 168 mm6.6″ | — |
| October | 16.4°C61.5°F | 61 mm2.4″ | — |
| November | 10.2°C50.4°F | 54 mm2.1″ | — |
| December | 4.5°C40.1°F | 25 mm1″ | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Busan?
Busan, Korea, Republic of does not have a clear sunny-and-dry window by our cutoffs. The warmest month is August at 25.6°C / 78.1°F, and the driest is December at 25 mm / 1 in — likely your best travel window. For city-level detail, see the cities section below.
What is the climate of Busan?
Busan, Korea, Republic of has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 2°C / 35.6°F in January to 25.6°C / 78.1°F in August. Annual rainfall averages about 1435 mm / 56.5 in, with the wettest month being July (256 mm / 10.1 in) and the driest December (25 mm / 1 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in Busan?
The hottest month in Busan is August, with an area-wide average temperature of 25.6°C / 78.1°F.
What is the coldest month in Busan?
The coldest month in Busan is January, with an area-wide average temperature of 2°C / 35.6°F.
When does it rain most in Busan?
The wettest month in Busan is July, averaging about 256 mm / 10.1 in of rainfall. The driest is December with about 25 mm / 1 in.