Busan in February
Lunar New Year
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
February is a below-average month in Busan.
February is cold and clear, with Lunar New Year bringing family trips.
February in detail
What February actually feels like
- Weather
- 2–10°C
- Cool, around 10°C.
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Quiet, busy at Lunar New Year.
- Prices
- $$
- Low rates.
+Clear winter days.
–Cold, and closures around Lunar New Year.
My tip for February
Some shops close for Lunar New Year. Check dates.
- Food
- Temples
How February compares
Against the other eleven months
8th of 12 overall in Busan, 10th for weather, 2nd for space, 1st for value. The emptiest month is January; the best value is January.
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Months I'd choose over February
Also good in February
Weather
Weather in Busan in February
In February Busan averages a high of 10°C (50°F) and a low of 2°C (36°F), with about 50 mm of rain or snow over 6 wet days. The warmest month is August (around 30°C) and the coolest is January (around 8°C); the wettest month is July.
- Average high
- 10°C
- 50°F
- Average low
- 2°C
- 36°F
- Precipitation
- 50 mm
- Wet days
- 6
Climate data: Korea Meteorological Administration (Busan, 1991–2020). Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Busan in February: the questions people ask
- Is February a good time to visit Busan?
- February is a below-average month in Busan. It ranks 8 of 12 months in Busan overall (10 for weather, 2 for space, 1 for value). The main upside: Clear winter days. The main downside: Cold, and closures around Lunar New Year.
- What is the weather like in Busan in February?
- Average highs are around 10°C and lows around 2°C. Expect about 50 mm of rain or snow over roughly 6 wet days. Cool, around 10°C. For comparison, the warmest month is August (around 30°C) and the coolest is January (around 8°C).
- Is Busan crowded in February?
- Crowds are moderate. Quiet, busy at Lunar New Year. The quietest month is January.
- How expensive is Busan in February?
- Prices are at level 2 of 5 ($$). Low 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 (February ranks 8 of 12). The quietest month is January and the best value is January.
Still going to Busan in February?
Book early and plan around the busiest hours — cold, and closures around lunar new year.
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