When is the best time to go to Busan?

When is the best time to go to Busan? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

  • The best months for good weather in Busan are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November
  • On average, the warmest months are July and August
  • January is the coldest month of the year
  • The rainiest months are July and August
  • August is the best month for swimming


Annual weather in Busan

For full information about the climate and weather in Busan a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:

Month
January 36°F/45°F
1.1in
February 40°F/49°F
1.7in
March 47°F/56°F
3.3in
April 54°F/61°F
3.7in
May 61°F/70°F
3.9in
June 68°F/76°F
5.3in
July 76°F/81°F
8.1in
August 77°F/85°F
7.5in
September 72°F/77°F
6in
October 63°F/70°F
2.9in
November 52°F/61°F
1.7in
December 41°F/49°F
1.4in


Weather and climate in Busan

Busan enjoys a humid subtropical climate (without dry season and with hot summer) in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Busan is 65°F (ranging from 45°F in january to 85°F in august). Annual rainfall is 46.3in, with a minimum of 1.1in in january and a maximum of 8.1in in july.
  • From january to february the climate is very unfavorable. The record temperature this month is 65°F.
  • In the month of march the climate is unfavorable. It is for example 56°F as maximum temperature in march and you can expect to have 3.3in of rainfall/month during this period.
  • In the month of april the climate is correct. It is for example 61°F as maximum temperature in april.
  • Between may and june the climate is beautiful. In average, on the morning it is 68°F and it rains about 17% of the time in june.
  • In the month of july the climate is correct. In average, on the morning it is 76°F.
  • From august to october the climate is favorable. By early evening, the temperature averages 67°F and it rains in october about 2.9in.
  • In november the climate is passable, but still OK. By early evening, the temperature averages 58°F and it rains about 9% of the time in november.
  • In december the climate is very unfavorable. At lunchtime, it's 45°F in average and, in december, 2 days of rain are expected.

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Charts: temperature and rainfall in Busan

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Busan: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, sea temperature, and relative humidity for each month of the year.

Outside temperature

Precipitation (rainfall)

Daily sunshine hours

Sea temperature

Humidity


Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Busan

Find out when Busan has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.

Tourist seasons in Busan

  • Very low season in Busan
    The months with the lowest number of tourists are: January and February.
  • Low season in Busan
    The months with low numbers of tourists are: March, April, May, June and November.
  • High season in Busan
    The number of visitors to Busan is high in: July, September and December.
  • Peak season in Busan
    The largest number of tourists visiting Busan is during: August and October.

Figure: Visitor index for Busan month by month



Best time for low prices in Busan

Average prices of hotels in Busan month by month

Generally, October is the month with the lowest hotel prices in Busan. So this is a great time to save on your holiday! In contrast, August is statistically the most expensive month of the year for hotels.

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Average price for flights to Busan

A return flight between London and Busan is generally cheaper if you go in may ($ 823 on average): this is the best time for travellers on a tight budget. In contrast, you may end up paying $ 435 more for your airline ticket to Busan if you go in august.

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Average price of hiring a car in Busan

On average, it costs $ 55 per day to hire a car in Busan. This price varies by $ 7.5 depending on the month. In january, hiring a car costs an average of $ 51 per 24 hours, so this is the best time to save money! In contrast, the average price in may is $ 58.

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