Busan in January
Cold and clear
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
January is a below-average month in Busan.
January is cold but sunny, good for markets and hot food.
January in detail
What January actually feels like
- Weather
- 0–8°C
- Cold, around 8°C, dry and sunny.
- Crowds
- Low
- Quiet.
- Prices
- $$
- Low rates.
+Clear skies and low prices.
–Cold winds.
My tip for January
Eat at Jagalchi Fish Market.
- Food
- Markets
How January compares
Against the other eleven months
10th of 12 overall in Busan, 12th for weather, 1st for space, 1st for value. It is the emptiest month of the year; and it's also the best value.
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Months I'd choose over January
Also good in January
Weather
Weather in Busan in January
In January Busan averages a high of 8°C (46°F) and a low of 0°C (32°F), with about 35 mm of rain or snow over 5 wet days. The warmest month is August (around 30°C) and the coolest is January (around 8°C); the wettest month is July.
- Average high
- 8°C
- 46°F
- Average low
- 0°C
- 32°F
- Precipitation
- 35 mm
- Wet days
- 5
Climate data: Korea Meteorological Administration (Busan, 1991–2020). Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Busan in January: the questions people ask
- Is January a good time to visit Busan?
- January is a below-average month in Busan. It ranks 10 of 12 months in Busan overall (12 for weather, 1 for space, 1 for value). The main upside: Clear skies and low prices. The main downside: Cold winds.
- What is the weather like in Busan in January?
- Average highs are around 8°C and lows around 0°C. Expect about 35 mm of rain or snow over roughly 5 wet days. Cold, around 8°C, dry and sunny. For comparison, the warmest month is August (around 30°C) and the coolest is January (around 8°C).
- Is Busan crowded in January?
- Crowds are low. Quiet. January is the quietest month of the year.
- How expensive is Busan in January?
- Prices are at level 2 of 5 ($$). Low rates. January is also the best-value month.
- When is the best time to visit Busan?
- In the CrowdFreeViews month scores, October is the best month overall (January ranks 10 of 12). The quietest month is January and the best value is January.
Still going to Busan in January?
Book early and plan around the busiest hours — cold winds.
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