Busan is South Korea’s second-largest city with a population of over 3.3 million. With South Korea’s busiest and the world’s sixth-busiest port, the city is the economic and cultural center of the nation’s southeastern region.
Busan is a popular destination for domestic and international travelers thanks to its warm climate, beautiful environment, and dynamic urban vibe. The people of Busan are famous for their open-hearted attitude to visitors (also known for their loud and strong dialect accents and fast-paced temper.)
Geography of Busan, South Korea
Where is Busan in South Korea? Busan is located at the southeastern tip of the Korean Peninsula. The city has a long shape lying from north to south. It has beautiful beaches along its east and south sides and Nakdonggang river, the longest river in South Korea, follows on the west side of the city. The size of Busan is 770 km2 (about 297 mi2) and it is similar to New York City (not the metropolitan area) and Singapore.
How far is Busan from Seoul?
Busan is 325 km from Seoul (about 202 miles). Many international visitors arrive at Incheon International Airport and Seoul, the capital of South Korea, is their first destination. Many Koreans consider KTX would be the best way to travel from Seoul to Busan, which takes between 2 hours 40 minutes and 3 hours (Relax, nothing like “Train to Busan” happens). Visitors can fly and it would take about 1 hour. Finally, driving would take 5 hours, more or less, depending on traffic conditions.
Weather in Busan
Busan is famous for its mild weather. The city gets rarely extremely hot or cold although it can be quite humid during summertime. Spring and autumn are generally comfortable for visitors. Summer is hot and humid but Busan is one of the most visited destinations in South Korea thanks to the city’s breathtaking seven beaches. The city attracts visitors in winter, too, because it is milder than other regions in Korea. Between June and October, typhoons occasionally land in the area and sometimes the damages are severe because of its coastal location.
Monthly Weather Data
| Month | Average high °C (°F) | Daily mean °C (°F) | Average low °C (°F) | Average precipitation mm (inches) | Average relative humidity (%) | Mean monthly sunshine hours |
| Jan | 8.2 (46.8) | 3.6 (38.5) | −0.1 (31.8) | 34.5 (1.36) | 46.8 | 203.1 |
| Feb | 10.2 (50.4) | 5.4 (41.7) | 1.5 (34.7) | 49.6 (1.95) | 49.4 | 189.4 |
| Mar | 13.8 (56.8) | 9.1 (48.4) | 5.3 (41.5) | 89.7 (3.53) | 56 | 202 |
| Apr | 18.2 (64.8) | 13.8 (56.8) | 10.1 (50.2) | 140.9 (5.55) | 61.1 | 212.6 |
| May | 22.0 (71.6) | 17.9 (64.2) | 14.6 (58.3) | 155.9 (6.14) | 68.3 | 228.5 |
| Jun | 24.6 (76.3) | 21.0 (69.8) | 18.3 (64.9) | 188.4 (7.42) | 76.8 | 180.3 |
| Jul | 27.5 (81.5) | 24.4 (75.9) | 22.1 (71.8) | 326.8 (12.87) | 83.4 | 172.3 |
| Aug | 29.5 (85.1) | 26.1 (79.0) | 23.7 (74.7) | 266.5 (10.49) | 78.5 | 199.2 |
| Sep | 26.4 (79.5) | 22.6 (72.7) | 19.8 (67.6) | 160.6 (6.32) | 72.6 | 173.8 |
| Oct | 22.5 (72.5) | 17.9 (64.2) | 14.5 (58.1) | 79.6 (3.13) | 62.7 | 212.1 |
| Nov | 16.6 (61.9) | 11.9 (53.4) | 8.3 (46.9) | 50.4 (1.98) | 56.3 | 195.5 |
| Dec | 10.4 (50.7) | 5.8 (42.4) | 2.0 (35.6) | 33.8 (1.33) | 48.1 | 205.6 |
Find Busan’s current weather and forecast at the Busan office of Korea Meteorological Administration’s website (Korean only).
For climate information on other parts of South Korea, visit Korea Meteorological Administration’s website (Korean, English, Chinese, and Japanese available).
Where to visit in Busan, South Korea
This dynamic city offers a variety of experiences for its visitors from breathtaking ocean views to the world’s largest department store. Find a full list of Busan’s top destinations here.
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