Weather in Busan in January
January in Busan is a coat month. Treat it as cities, food and short walks, not as a terrace holiday.
In South Korea, this is how Busan actually wears January, not how a country centroid would. January is the cold side of the year in Busan. Pack for that, not for a leftover summer photo.
- Average temp
- 4°C
0–8°C
- Rainfall
- 34 mm
Not much rain
- Sunshine
- 6.4 h
hours per day
What to expect
Daytime
You want a proper coat in Busan in January, not a festival jacket. Wind makes the same afternoon feel sharper than the map suggests.
Outdoor time is the middle of the day. Finish plans before the light goes. Evenings are for indoors.
Rain
January is on the drier side of the year in Busan. Showers are possible. They do not define the month.
A shell that lives in the bag is enough. This is not July, and it should not be packed as if it were.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What to pack
A layer for cooler evenings
Where to stay in Busan
Dates are a starting point for January.
Travel guides for Busan
What to read before you book.
Average weather in Busan
TemperatureRainfall
Check another month
This is the month you are reading. Change either side to look at another.
FAQs about Busan
Climate averages for Busan, 1991–2020.
The best time to visit Busan is between August and November, the most comfortable stretch of the year on these averages.
August is the hottest month, with an average around 27°C.
July is the wettest month, with about 352 mm of rain.
No. These are 1991–2020 climate normals from Meteostat, not a live forecast. Actual weather in any given week can differ.
