Destination
When should you visit Busan?
Busan is South Korea's second city, with city beaches, seafood markets, hillside temples and the colorful Gamcheon Culture Village. Spring and autumn are the best seasons. Summer is hot and humid, with the rainy season in late June and July and typhoons possible in August and September. Winter is cold, dry and sunny. Here is how every month compares.
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
My recommendation
October
Dry, clear and mild, with the Busan International Film Festival in early October.
Best for cherry blossoms
Late March–early April
Dalmaji-gil and the city parks.
Best for fireworks
November
The Busan Fireworks Festival over Gwangalli Beach.
Best for beaches
August
Peak beach season, typhoons possible.
Best value
January
Cold but clear and cheap.
October scores
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What to know before you book
- Rainy season
- Jangma brings heavy rain.
- Typhoons
- Check forecasts before you travel.
- Holidays
- Domestic travel peaks and some places close.
Late June–July
August–September
Lunar New Year & Chuseok
Busan travel tip
Use the subway, it reaches most sights. Haeundae is the famous beach, Gwangalli has the views of the lit-up Gwangan Bridge. Go to Haedong Yonggungsa temple and Gamcheon early, before the tour groups, and eat at Jagalchi Fish Market.
Month by month
All twelve months, at a glance
Tap any month for full scores, temperatures and planning notes.
- Temperature
- 0–8°C
- Cold, around 8°C, dry and sunny.
- Crowds
- Low
- Quiet.
- Prices
- $$
- Low rates.
Eat at Jagalchi Fish Market.
- Food
- Markets
- Temperature
- 2–10°C
- Cool, around 10°C.
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Quiet, busy at Lunar New Year.
- Prices
- $$
- Low rates.
Some shops close for Lunar New Year. Check dates.
- Food
- Temples
- Temperature
- 5–14°C
- Mild, around 14°C.
- Crowds
- Moderate-High
- Busy at blossom spots.
- Prices
- $$$
- Moderate rates.
Cherry blossoms usually peak in late March to early April.
- Cherry blossoms
- Walks
- Temperature
- 10–18°C
- Mild, around 18°C.
- Crowds
- Moderate-High
- Busy.
- Prices
- $$$
- Moderate rates.
Visit Haedong Yonggungsa temple early.
- Walks
- Temples
- Temperature
- 15–22°C
- Warm, around 22°C.
- Crowds
- Moderate-High
- Moderate.
- Prices
- $$$
- Moderate rates.
Walk the Igidae coastal trail.
- Coastal walks
- Food
- Temperature
- 18–25°C
- Warm, around 25°C, getting humid.
- Crowds
- Moderate-High
- Moderate.
- Prices
- $$$
- Moderate rates.
Go early in the month for drier weather.
- Beaches
- Food
- Temperature
- 22–28°C
- Hot, around 28°C, rain on 14 days.
- Crowds
- High
- Busy at the beaches.
- Prices
- $$$$
- High rates.
Have indoor plans, rain can be heavy.
- Beaches
- Temperature
- 24–30°C
- Hot, around 30°C, humid.
- Crowds
- High
- Very busy at Haeundae.
- Prices
- $$$$$
- High rates.
Gwangalli beach is calmer than Haeundae.
- Beaches
- Nightlife
- Temperature
- 20–26°C
- Warm, around 26°C.
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Moderate, busy at Chuseok.
- Prices
- $$$
- Moderate rates.
Check for Chuseok holiday dates, travel gets busy.
- Coastal walks
- Food
- Temperature
- 14–22°C
- Mild, around 22°C, dry.
- Crowds
- Moderate-High
- Busy during BIFF.
- Prices
- $$$$
- Higher rates during BIFF.
Book hotels early for the film festival.
- Festivals
- Coastal walks
- Temperature
- 8–17°C
- Mild, around 17°C, dry.
- Crowds
- Moderate-High
- Busy on fireworks night.
- Prices
- $$$$
- Higher on fireworks weekend.
Book a room with a view of Gwangan Bridge for fireworks night.
- Fireworks
- Food
- Temperature
- 2–10°C
- Cold, around 10°C, dry.
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Quiet.
- Prices
- $$$
- Lower rates.
Visit the Christmas Tree Festival in Nampo-dong.
- Christmas
- Food
Climate
Busan weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Precipitation | Wet days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8°C / 46°F | 0°C / 32°F | 35 mm | 5 |
| February | 10°C / 50°F | 2°C / 36°F | 50 mm | 6 |
| March | 14°C / 57°F | 5°C / 41°F | 90 mm | 8 |
| April | 18°C / 64°F | 10°C / 50°F | 141 mm | 9 |
| May | 22°C / 72°F | 15°C / 59°F | 156 mm | 9 |
| June | 25°C / 77°F | 18°C / 64°F | 188 mm | 10 |
| July | 28°C / 82°F | 22°C / 72°F | 327 mm | 14 |
| August | 30°C / 86°F | 24°C / 75°F | 267 mm | 12 |
| September | 26°C / 79°F | 20°C / 68°F | 161 mm | 9 |
| October | 23°C / 73°F | 15°C / 59°F | 80 mm | 5 |
| November | 17°C / 63°F | 8°C / 46°F | 50 mm | 6 |
| December | 10°C / 50°F | 2°C / 36°F | 34 mm | 5 |
Climate data: Korea Meteorological Administration (Busan, 1991–2020). Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
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FAQ
Planning a trip to Busan
What is the best month to visit Busan?
October, with clear, dry weather and the film festival.
When is the rainy season in Busan?
From late June through July. July is the wettest month.