City in South Korea

Busan Weather Forecast

Busan weather: 82°F, partly cloudy. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.

⛅ 82°F now🕔 5:38 PM local📅 Best: April and May👥 3.4 million

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.

Weather in Busan right now

82°F
Partly cloudy · feels like 94°F
Humidity86%
Wind4 mph ENE
Gusts12 mph
UV index1.3 · Low
Cloud cover62%
Pressure1009 hPa
VisibilityModerate · 5 mi
Air quality61 · Moderate
Sunrise5:47 AM
Sunset7:06 PM
Moon🌓 First quarter · 52%

Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 5:38 PM, Aug 21 local time.

See the Busan forecast by time range

Next 24 hours

Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.

6 PM🌤️82°22%4 mph
7 PM🌙81°11%4 mph
8 PM🌙80°5%4 mph
9 PM🌙79°0%4 mph
10 PM🌙78°0%3 mph
11 PM☁️78°0%3 mph
12 AM🌙78°0%3 mph
1 AM🌙78°3%3 mph
2 AM☁️78°6%3 mph
3 AM🌙78°8%3 mph
4 AM🌙77°7%3 mph
5 AM🌙77°3%3 mph
6 AM🌙77°2%4 mph
7 AM☀️78°2%5 mph
8 AM☀️81°4%4 mph
9 AM🌤️83°10%4 mph
10 AM🌤️85°25%5 mph
11 AM🌤️86°44%5 mph
12 PM🌤️87°61%6 mph
1 PM🌤️87°75%6 mph
2 PM☀️87°87%6 mph
3 PM☀️87°92%6 mph
4 PM🌤️86°85%5 mph
5 PM☀️85°71%6 mph

16-day forecast for Busan

Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.

DayConditionsHigh / LowPrecipWindUV
Fri, Aug 21🌦️ Light drizzle86° / 76°76% · 0,0 in4 mph6
Sat, Aug 22⛅ Partly cloudy87° / 77°92%6 mph7
Sun, Aug 23🌤️ Mainly clear91° / 77°43%5 mph7
Mon, Aug 24🌦️ Light drizzle93° / 75°33% · 0,0 in6 mph7
Tue, Aug 25🌦️ Light drizzle92° / 77°24% · 0,0 in4 mph7
Wed, Aug 26☁️ Overcast92° / 75°27%6 mph7
Thu, Aug 27☁️ Overcast90° / 75°36%4 mph2
Fri, Aug 28☁️ Overcast84° / 76°59%5 mph7
Sat, Aug 29🌦️ Light drizzle85° / 75°73% · 0,1 in9 mph1
Sun, Aug 30⛈️ Thunderstorm86° / 78°68% · 0,1 in10 mph5
Mon, Aug 31⛈️ Thunderstorm84° / 76°61% · 0,4 in7 mph1
Tue, Sep 1☁️ Overcast86° / 73°49%4 mph2
Wed, Sep 2🌦️ Light showers78° / 71°39% · 0,1 in4 mph7
Thu, Sep 3⛈️ Thunderstorm71° / 66°43% · 2,0 in12 mph6
Fri, Sep 4⛈️ Thunderstorm83° / 69°43% · 0,3 in10 mph7
Sat, Sep 5⛈️ Thunderstorm78° / 71°32% · 0,3 in8 mph2

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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Air quality and pollen in Busan

61
Moderate
Unusually sensitive people should limit long outdoor exertion.
PM2.516 µg/m³
PM1019 µg/m³
Ozone126 µg/m³
NO₂21.6 µg/m³
UV index1.3 · Low
Airborne hazeNoticeable haze

Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.

Sun, twilight and moon

Sunrise5:47 AM
Sunset7:06 PM
Daylight13h 19m
Solar noon12:26 PM
Golden hour (am)5:47 AM - 6:47 AM
Golden hour (pm)6:06 PM - 7:06 PM
Blue hour (am)5:17 AM - 5:47 AM
Blue hour (pm)7:06 PM - 7:36 PM
Moon phase🌓 First quarter · 52%
Moonrise2:15 PM
Moonset11:55 PM

Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.

Best time to visit Busan

Go in April and May. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.

Hardest months: January, February and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.

January★★★☆☆
February★★★☆☆
March★★★☆☆
April★★★★
May★★★★
June★★★☆☆
July★★★☆☆
August★★★☆☆
September★★★☆☆
October★★★☆☆
November★★★☆☆
December★★★☆☆

Weather by beach in Busan

1 beaches mapped in this atlas

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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 5:38 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.
Forecast and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
Air quality and pollenCopernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale.
Climate averagesERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years.
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 5:38 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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