Climate normals · 1970–2000
Busan Climate
Busan is a city in South Korea (10) with a population of about 3,285,147. Its average annual temperature is 14.1°C (57°F), with roughly 1453 mm of rain per year.
14.1°C
Avg Temp
1453
Precip (mm/yr)
Aug
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
Busan Climate
Busan has an average annual temperature of 14.1°C (57°F) and receives about 1453 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is August and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
14.1°C
Avg Temp
1453
Precip (mm/yr)
Aug
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 2° / 36° | 36 mm |
| February | 4° / 39° | 46 mm |
| March | 8° / 46° | 79 mm |
| April | 13° / 56° | 129 mm |
| May | 18° / 64° | 138 mm |
| June | 21° / 69° | 215 mm |
| July | 24° / 76° | 258 mm |
| August | 26° / 78° | 240 mm |
| September | 22° / 71° | 170 mm |
| October | 17° / 62° | 62 mm |
| November | 10° / 51° | 55 mm |
| December | 5° / 40° | 25 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Busan
The most comfortable months to visit Busan are typically October, September and May, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is August (around 29°C high). The coldest is January (near -2°C low). July is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Busan are typically October, September and May, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Busan, South Korea has an average annual temperature of 14.1°C and about 1453 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is August and the coldest is January.
In August, the hottest month, daily highs in Busan average about 29°C (84°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.