Busan weather in January
Busan in January averages 4°C (39°F), 34 mm of rain and 6.4 hours of sun a day.
Of the twelve months in Busan, January is the coldest, the second driest and the fifth dullest.
- Average temp
- 4°C (39°F)
0–8°C · 31–47°F
- Rainfall
- 34 mm
Not much rain
- Sunshine
- 6.4 h
hours per day
What is Busan like in January?
Daytime
Days are cool.
Rain
Rain is usually light.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What should I pack for Busan in January?
A warm mid-layer
Nights drop to around 0°C (31°F).
January compared with December and February
January in Busan is 2.1°C cooler than December and about as wet as it, which averages 6°C (43°F).
January in Busan is 2.1°C cooler than February and 17 mm drier than it, which averages 6°C (43°F).
Daylight in Busan in January
On 15 January the sun is up for 10 hours 2 minutes in Busan, rising about 07:31 and setting about 17:33 local time.
January ends 36 minutes longer than it begins, so the last week of the month is a different length of day from the first.
That is 4 hours 29 minutes short of June, the longest-lit month here.
Where to stay in Busan
Dates are a starting point for January.
Travel guides for Busan
What to read before you book.
Busan weather by month
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How January compares with the rest of the year
January is highlighted. Every other month links to its own page.
| Month | Average | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 4°C / 39°F | 34 mm |
| February | 6°C / 43°F | 50 mm |
| March | 10°C / 49°F | 86 mm |
| April | 14°C / 57°F | 135 mm |
| May | 18°C / 65°F | 159 mm |
| June | 22°C / 71°F | 198 mm |
| July | 25°C / 76°F | 352 mm |
| August | 27°C / 80°F | 287 mm |
| September | 23°C / 74°F | 138 mm |
| October | 19°C / 65°F | 73 mm |
| November | 12°C / 54°F | 49 mm |
| December | 6°C / 43°F | 31 mm |
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FAQs about Busan in January
January climate averages for Busan, 1991–2020.
Busan averages 4°C (39°F) in January, ranging from about 0°C (31°F) at night to 8°C (47°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Barely. January sees only about 34 mm, so rain is unlikely to affect your plans.
No. January averages 4°C (39°F) against 6°C (43°F) in February — 2.1°C cooler.
January is 2.1°C cooler than December, and about as wet.
It is outside the easiest window. The most comfortable stretch here is August to November; January sits outside it, which usually means more heat, more rain, or both — worth it if you would rather have the place to yourself.
About 6.4 hours of sun a day on the 1991–2020 average.
This page does not show today's weather. It is a 1991–2020 climate normal from Meteostat — a long-run average of what January is usually like, which is what you want when booking months ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
About 10 hours 2 minutes of daylight in mid-January, against 14 hours 31 minutes in June and 9 hours 48 minutes in December.
On 15 January, sunrise is about 07:31 and sunset about 17:33 local time. Both shift across the month — the month ends 36 minutes longer than it starts.
