Busan in September
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By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
September is a good time to visit Busan.
September is warm and calmer after the beach season.
September in detail
What September actually feels like
- Weather
- 20–26°C
- Warm, around 26°C.
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Moderate, busy at Chuseok.
- Prices
- $$$
- Moderate rates.
+Warm and calmer.
–Typhoon risk early in the month.
My tip for September
Check for Chuseok holiday dates, travel gets busy.
- Coastal walks
- Food
How September compares
Against the other eleven months
5th of 12 overall in Busan, 5th for weather, 4th for space, 4th for value. The emptiest month is January; the best value is January.
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What’s on in Busan in September
- Typhoons
- Check forecasts before you travel.
August–September
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Weather
Weather in Busan in September
In September Busan averages a high of 26°C (79°F) and a low of 20°C (68°F), with about 161 mm of rain or snow over 9 wet days. The warmest month is August (around 30°C) and the coolest is January (around 8°C); the wettest month is July.
- Average high
- 26°C
- 79°F
- Average low
- 20°C
- 68°F
- Precipitation
- 161 mm
- Wet days
- 9
Climate data: Korea Meteorological Administration (Busan, 1991–2020). Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Busan in September: the questions people ask
- Is September a good time to visit Busan?
- September is a good time to visit Busan. It ranks 5 of 12 months in Busan overall (5 for weather, 4 for space, 4 for value). The main upside: Warm and calmer. The main downside: Typhoon risk early in the month.
- What is the weather like in Busan in September?
- Average highs are around 26°C and lows around 20°C. Expect about 161 mm of rain or snow over roughly 9 wet days. Warm, around 26°C. For comparison, the warmest month is August (around 30°C) and the coolest is January (around 8°C).
- Is Busan crowded in September?
- Crowds are moderate. Moderate, busy at Chuseok. The quietest month is January.
- How expensive is Busan in September?
- Prices are at level 3 of 5 ($$$). Moderate 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 (September ranks 5 of 12). The quietest month is January and the best value is January.