Climate Insights for Busan

Yeonje-gu, South Korea

Hottest
August
30°C peak87°F peak
Coldest
January
-1°C low30°F low
Wettest
September
231 mm rain9.1 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Busan is temperate. The average annual temperature is 15°C and approximately 1,378 mm of precipitation falls per year. September is the wettest month, receiving around 231 mm of rainfall. Busan is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to -1°C.The climate in Busan is temperate. The average annual temperature is 59°F and approximately 54.3 in of precipitation falls per year. September is the wettest month, receiving around 9.1 in of rainfall. Busan is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 30°F.

Temperature

-10°0°10°20°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 7°Average: 3°Min: -1°FebMax: 10°Average: 5°Min: 1°MarMax: 14°Average: 10°Min: 5°AprMax: 19°Average: 14°Min: 10°MayMax: 23°Average: 18°Min: 14°JunMax: 26°Average: 22°Min: 19°JulMax: 29°Average: 26°Min: 24°AugMax: 30°Average: 27°Min: 25°SepMax: 26°Average: 23°Min: 20°OctMax: 22°Average: 17°Min: 14°NovMax: 16°Average: 11°Min: 7°DecMax: 9°Average: 4°Min: 0°
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Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 45°FAverage: 37°FMin: 30°FFebMax: 49°FAverage: 41°FMin: 33°FMarMax: 58°FAverage: 50°FMin: 42°FAprMax: 66°FAverage: 58°FMin: 50°FMayMax: 73°FAverage: 65°FMin: 57°FJunMax: 78°FAverage: 72°FMin: 66°FJulMax: 84°FAverage: 79°FMin: 74°FAugMax: 87°FAverage: 81°FMin: 76°FSepMax: 79°FAverage: 74°FMin: 69°FOctMax: 71°FAverage: 63°FMin: 57°FNovMax: 61°FAverage: 52°FMin: 44°FDecMax: 48°FAverage: 40°FMin: 32°F
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Temperatures in Busan vary considerably across the year, with a 31°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -1°C and the daily average is 3°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between November and December, with a 7°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Busan vary considerably across the year, with a 57°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 87°F and the mean temperature sits around 81°F. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to 30°F and the daily average is 37°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 14°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between November and December, with a 12°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 37mmSnow: 1mmFebPrecipitation: 48mmSnow: 0mmMarPrecipitation: 87mmSnow: 2mmAprPrecipitation: 112mmSnow: 0mmMayPrecipitation: 111mmSnow: 0mmJunPrecipitation: 166mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 212mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 196mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 231mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 107mmSnow: 0mmNovPrecipitation: 44mmSnow: 0mmDecPrecipitation: 28mmSnow: 0mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 1.4inSnow (in): 0inFebPrecipitation: 1.9inSnow (in): 0inMarPrecipitation: 3.4inSnow (in): 1inAprPrecipitation: 4.4inSnow (in): 0inMayPrecipitation: 4.4inSnow (in): 0inJunPrecipitation: 6.5inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 8.4inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 7.7inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 9.1inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 4.2inSnow (in): 0inNovPrecipitation: 1.7inSnow (in): 0inDecPrecipitation: 1.1inSnow (in): 0in
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Busan is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,378 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 115 mm per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 231 mm of rainfall. July and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 28 mm. That's 203 mm less than September, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.Busan is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 54.3 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 4.5 in per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 9.1 in of rainfall. July and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 1.1 in. That's 8 in less than September, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 13km/hFebWind Speed: 13km/hMarWind Speed: 12km/hAprWind Speed: 12km/hMayWind Speed: 11km/hJunWind Speed: 10km/hJulWind Speed: 11km/hAugWind Speed: 11km/hSepWind Speed: 12km/hOctWind Speed: 12km/hNovWind Speed: 11km/hDecWind Speed: 13km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 8mphFebWind Speed: 8mphMarWind Speed: 8mphAprWind Speed: 8mphMayWind Speed: 7mphJunWind Speed: 6mphJulWind Speed: 7mphAugWind Speed: 7mphSepWind Speed: 7mphOctWind Speed: 7mphNovWind Speed: 7mphDecWind Speed: 8mph
Wind Speed

Busan is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 12km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 13km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 10km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3km/h between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 13km/h in winter, 12km/h in spring, 11km/h in summer, 12km/h in autumn.Busan is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 7mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 8mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 6mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2mph between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 8mph in winter, 7mph in spring, 7mph in summer, 7mph in autumn.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Busan based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Busan based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
-1 °C30 °F
7 °C45 °F
13 km/h8 mph
37 mm1.4 in
1 cm0 in
Feb
1 °C33 °F
10 °C49 °F
13 km/h8 mph
48 mm1.9 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
5 °C42 °F
14 °C58 °F
12 km/h8 mph
87 mm3.4 in
2 cm1 in
Apr
10 °C50 °F
19 °C66 °F
12 km/h8 mph
112 mm4.4 in
0 cm0 in
May
14 °C57 °F
23 °C73 °F
11 km/h7 mph
111 mm4.4 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
19 °C66 °F
26 °C78 °F
10 km/h6 mph
166 mm6.5 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
24 °C74 °F
29 °C84 °F
11 km/h7 mph
212 mm8.4 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
25 °C76 °F
30 °C87 °F
11 km/h7 mph
196 mm7.7 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
20 °C69 °F
26 °C79 °F
12 km/h7 mph
231 mm9.1 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
14 °C57 °F
22 °C71 °F
12 km/h7 mph
107 mm4.2 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
7 °C44 °F
16 °C61 °F
11 km/h7 mph
44 mm1.7 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
0 °C32 °F
9 °C48 °F
13 km/h8 mph
28 mm1.1 in
0 cm0 in