City in South Korea

Geography of Busan

Geography of Busan: location, coordinates, elevation, terrain and the places around it.

⛅ 82°F now🕔 6:55 PM local📅 Best: April and May👥 3.4 million

Geography of Busan

Latitude35.1796
Longitude129.0756
HemisphereNorthern

Jeju Island is 186 mi to the south-west, Seoul is 202 mi to the north-west, Gyeongbokgung Palace is 203 mi to the north-west and Hyeopjae Beach is 204 mi to the south-west.

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Coordinates: 35°10′46.6″N 129°4′32.2″E (35.1796, 129.0756)

Quick facts about Busan

TypeCity
CountrySouth Korea
ContinentAsia
Coordinates35°10′46.6″N 129°4′32.2″E (35.1796, 129.0756)
Population3.400.000
Known forBeaches, seafood and temples
Local time6:55 PM (UTC+09:00)
Best monthsApril and May
ClimateContinental

Geography by beach in Busan

1 beaches mapped in this atlas

Summary

Busan is a city in South Korea. Busan is known for Beaches, seafood and temples. It has a population of about 3.4 million.

Right now it is 82°F (28°C) in Busan with partly cloudy. It feels like 94°F. Today runs from 76°F to 86°F. Chance of precipitation is 76%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.4/10 - good conditions.

The best time to visit Busan is April and May. The climate is continental. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. August is the warmest month with average highs near 89°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 26°F.

The closest major airport is Incheon International Airport (ICN), about 215 mi away. Nearby highlights include Haeundae Beach, Jeju Island, Gyeongbokgung Palace and Hyeopjae Beach.

In plain terms. Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 86°F is in line with the 89°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Busan today at 9.2/10. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

Climate in Busan month by month

Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecLine: average high · Bars: rainfall
MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfallRating
January44°26°0,8 in★★★☆☆
February47°30°2,3 in★★★☆☆
March56°37°3,1 in★★★☆☆
April66°49°5,0 in★★★★
May73°55°5,2 in★★★★
June80°65°6,8 in★★★☆☆
July88°75°6,8 in★★★☆☆
August89°76°6,5 in★★★☆☆
September82°70°7,5 in★★★☆☆
October71°56°5,6 in★★★☆☆
November59°41°2,2 in★★★☆☆
December47°30°1,7 in★★★☆☆

Climate type: Continental. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Busan?

Busan is a city in South Korea. Its coordinates are 35.1796, 129.0756. It lies in Asia.

What is the weather like in Busan right now?

It is currently 82°F (28°C) with partly cloudy. Humidity is 86% and wind is 4 mph.

When is the best time to visit Busan?

April and May offer the most comfortable conditions in Busan, which has a continental climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Busan in?

Busan observes Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00). The local time is 6:55 PM.

How many people live in Busan?

Busan has a population of approximately 3.4 million.

What is the nearest airport to Busan?

The closest airports are Incheon International Airport (ICN), 215 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Busan?

Popular options include Haeundae Beach, Jeju Island, Gyeongbokgung Palace and Hyeopjae Beach.

What places are in Busan?

Busan covers 1 places in this atlas, including Haeundae Beach.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-world) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Map tilesOpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated August 21, 2026 at 6:55 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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