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Busan
Visit in May — score 70/100 · avg high 72°F · 10 rainy days
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Monthly Travel Scores
How we scoreScores reflect weather comfort (35%), dry days (35%), daylight hours (15%), crowd levels (10%), and cost (5%) — weighted for typical travelers preferring warm, dry conditions. Customize weights in the interactive tool.January
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Monthly Weather Data
| Month | Score | Avg °F | High °F | Low °F | Rain Days | Precip (mm) | Daylight | Crowds | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42 | 34° | 44° | 27° | 4 | 39 | 9.9h | Low | Below avg |
| February | 42 | 38° | 47° | 30° | 6 | 56 | 10.7h | Low | Below avg |
| March | 45 | 47° | 56° | 38° | 9 | 91 | 11.7h | Moderate | Below avg |
| April | 57 | 55° | 64° | 47° | 9 | 124 | 12.9h | Moderate | Average |
| May | 70 | 64° | 72° | 56° | 10 | 118 | 13.9h | High | Average |
| June | 67 | 71° | 78° | 65° | 13 | 205 | 14.4h | High | Above avg |
| July | 52 | 78° | 83° | 73° | 18 | 268 | 14.2h | Very High | Above avg |
| August | 52 | 80° | 86° | 75° | 17 | 207 | 13.3h | Very High | Above avg |
| September | 56 | 72° | 78° | 67° | 15 | 254 | 12.2h | High | Average |
| October | 67 | 62° | 69° | 55° | 8 | 97 | 11.1h | Moderate | Average |
| November | 58 | 50° | 59° | 41° | 4 | 42 | 10.1h | Low | Below avg |
| December | 42 | 37° | 46° | 29° | 4 | 33 | 9.6h | Moderate | Below avg |
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
- Score
- 57/100
- High
- 64°F
- Low
- 47°F
- Rain days
- 9/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Spring in Busan (March, April, May) brings average highs of 64°F and lows of 47°F, with about 9 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 57/100, with May being the strongest month of the season at 70/100.
Summer
- Score
- 57/100
- High
- 82°F
- Low
- 71°F
- Rain days
- 16/mo
- Crowds
- very high
Summer in Busan (June, July, August) brings average highs of 82°F and lows of 71°F, with about 16 rainy days per month. Expect very high tourist crowds and peak pricing accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 57/100, with June being the strongest month of the season at 67/100.
Fall
- Score
- 61/100
- High
- 69°F
- Low
- 54°F
- Rain days
- 9/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Fall in Busan (September, October, November) brings average highs of 69°F and lows of 54°F, with about 9 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 61/100, with October being the strongest month of the season at 67/100.
Winter
- Score
- 42/100
- High
- 46°F
- Low
- 29°F
- Rain days
- 5/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Winter in Busan (December, January, February) brings average highs of 46°F and lows of 29°F, with about 5 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and budget-friendly accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 42/100, with January being the strongest month of the season at 42/100.
Crowd and cost data estimated from regional travel patterns for this destination.
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