Busan in August
Beach peak
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
August is one of the weakest months in Busan.
August is peak beach season, with typhoons possible.
August in detail
What August actually feels like
- Weather
- 24–30°C
- Hot, around 30°C, humid.
- Crowds
- High
- Very busy at Haeundae.
- Prices
- $$$$$
- High rates.
+Busy beaches and summer events.
–Hot, humid, typhoon risk.
My tip for August
Gwangalli beach is calmer than Haeundae.
- Beaches
- Nightlife
How August compares
Against the other eleven months
11th of 12 overall in Busan, 8th for weather, 12th for space, 12th for value. The emptiest month is January; the best value is January.
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What’s on in Busan in August
- Typhoons
- Check forecasts before you travel.
August–September
Not set on August?
Months I'd choose over August
Also good in August
Weather
Weather in Busan in August
In August Busan averages a high of 30°C (86°F) and a low of 24°C (75°F), with about 267 mm of rain or snow over 12 wet days. The warmest month is August (around 30°C) and the coolest is January (around 8°C); the wettest month is July.
- Average high
- 30°C
- 86°F
- Average low
- 24°C
- 75°F
- Precipitation
- 267 mm
- Wet days
- 12
Climate data: Korea Meteorological Administration (Busan, 1991–2020). Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Busan in August: the questions people ask
- Is August a good time to visit Busan?
- August is one of the weakest months in Busan. It ranks 11 of 12 months in Busan overall (8 for weather, 12 for space, 12 for value). The main upside: Busy beaches and summer events. The main downside: Hot, humid, typhoon risk.
- What is the weather like in Busan in August?
- Average highs are around 30°C and lows around 24°C. Expect about 267 mm of rain or snow over roughly 12 wet days. Hot, around 30°C, humid. For comparison, the warmest month is August (around 30°C) and the coolest is January (around 8°C).
- Is Busan crowded in August?
- Crowds are high. Very busy at Haeundae. The quietest month is January.
- How expensive is Busan in August?
- Prices are at level 5 of 5 ($$$$$). High rates. The best-value month is January.
- When is the best time to visit Busan?
- In the CrowdFreeViews month scores, October is the best month overall (August ranks 11 of 12). The quietest month is January and the best value is January.
Still going to Busan in August?
Book early and plan around the busiest hours — hot, humid, typhoon risk.
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