What’s the climate like in Busan?
The current climate of Busan features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 31°C during the day to lows of 6°C. The average yearly temperature is around 20°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -3°C and in the warmer months around 23°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Busan in recent years was 39°C in August 2018. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -8°C in January 2021.
On average, Busan gets 2112 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 20 cm is snowfall. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation each year.
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Best time to visit Busan?
The best time to visit Busan for pleasant to warm weather is April through June and September through November. There might be some rain during this period, but the temperatures are just right for exploring Busan.
Climate Table of Busan
The climate table of Busan shows the average temperatures, precipitation, snow, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 6 | 8 | 14 | 19 | 24 | 27 | 30 | 31 | 27 | 21 | 15 | 7 |
| Temp. min (°C) | -3 | -1 | 3 | 8 | 13 | 19 | 23 | 24 | 19 | 11 | 6 | -1 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 73 | 45 | 119 | 122 | 114 | 162 | 409 | 484 | 243 | 141 | 110 | 90 |
| Snow (cm) | 4,8 | 1,0 | 0,4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0,5 | 13 |
| UV Index | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 20°C
- Highest temperature: 31°C in August
- Lowest temperature: 6°C in January
- Precipitation*: 2112 mm per year, averaging 176 mm per month
- Snowfall: 20 cm per year
- Driest months: 45 mm in February, 73 mm in January and 90 mm in December
- Wettest months: 484 mm in August, 409 mm in July and 243 mm in September
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Busan
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Busan, South Korea. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Busan
This graph shows how much precipitation Busan, South Korea, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Busan
This graph shows how much snow Busan, South Korea, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Busan
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Busan, South Korea. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Busan
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Busan, South Korea. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Busan
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Busan, South Korea, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Busan
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Busan, South Korea, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimetres, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Busan by Month
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