South Korea Busan Weather in August — Climate Guide
August in Busan is high
August is high for Busan.
Hottest month + Busan Sea Festival (early August) — beach concerts + fireworks. Korean summer beach peak.
Travel score
Busan August Weather Stats
Avg High
30°C
Avg Low
24°C
Rainy Days
11
200mm total
Sunshine
7h
Daily avg
Humidity
78%
high
UV Index
10
Very high
Wind
7 km/h
Gusts 20
Sea Temp
26°C
swimming peak
Crowds
Very busy
At attractions
August Sunrise & Sunset
Air Quality
PM2.5
13 μg/m³
PM10
23 μg/m³
Status
good
Feels-Like Temperature & Wind
Feels like
Daytime
34°C
Nighttime
25°C
Humidity and wind affect how the actual temperature feels.
Wind
7 km/h
Max gust 20 km/h
Activities Recommended for August
August Travel Pros & Cons
Pros
- Busan Sea Festival magical
- Beach swimming peak
- Drier than July
- Festival atmosphere
Cons
- 30°C+ peak heat
- Tourist crush peak
- Hotels triple for Sea Festival
August Events & Festivals
- Busan Sea Festival (early Aug)
- Beach festival peak
Busan in August — Full Picture
Hottest month + Busan Sea Festival (early August) — beach concerts + fireworks. Korean summer beach peak.
What to Wear & What to Pack
Hottest + post-monsoon. T-shirt + shorts + UV.
Packing Checklist
Seasonal Weather Overview
Spring (Mar·Apr·May)
16.7°C
9.7°C
8.3/mo
Summer (Jun·Jul·Aug)
Current27.3°C
21.3°C
11.7/mo
Autumn (Sep·Oct·Nov)
21.3°C
13.7°C
7.3/mo
Winter (Dec·Jan·Feb)
9°C
2°C
5.3/mo
Busan Monthly Weather Comparison
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun | Humid | UV | Crowd | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8° | 1° | 5d·35mm | 6h | 50% | 2 | Quiet | Low season | |
| 9° | 2° | 6d·45mm | 6h | 55% | 3 | Quiet | Low season | |
| 12° | 5° | 8d·75mm | 7h | 60% | 5 | Moderate | Shoulder | |
| April (Best) | 17° | 10° | 8d·100mm | 8h | 65% | 6 | Very busy | Peak |
| 21° | 14° | 9d·110mm | 8h | 70% | 7 | Busy | Peak | |
| 24° | 18° | 11d·200mm | 6h | 80% | 8 | Moderate | Shoulder | |
| 28° | 22° | 13d·280mm | 5h | 80% | 9 | Busy | Peak | |
| 30° | 24° | 11d·200mm | 7h | 78% | 10 | Very busy | Peak | |
| 26° | 19° | 9d·150mm | 7h | 75% | 7 | Busy | Peak | |
| October (Best) | 22° | 14° | 7d·80mm | 7h | 65% | 5 | Very busy | Peak |
| 16° | 8° | 6d·60mm | 6h | 60% | 3 | Moderate | Shoulder | |
| 10° | 3° | 5d·40mm | 6h | 55% | 2 | Moderate | Shoulder |
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Busan August Hotel Picks
Frequently Asked Questions
Is August a good time to visit Busan?
Busan in August is high. Tourist crowds are very busy and flight/hotel prices are peak.
What's the average temperature in Busan in August?
Busan August averages a high of 30°C and a low of 24°C.
Does it rain much in Busan in August?
Busan August averages 200mm of rainfall over about 11 rainy days.
What should I wear in Busan in August?
Hottest + post-monsoon. T-shirt + shorts + UV.
What time are sunrise and sunset in Busan in August?
Busan August sunrise is 05:45 and sunset is 19:10, with 13h 25min of daylight.
What's the air quality like in Busan in August?
Busan August air quality (AQI) averages 38, rated Good. PM2.5 averages 13μg/m³.
What activities are recommended in Busan in August?
In August, Busan is great for Busan Sea Festival, Haeundae + Gwangalli beach, Songdo Skywalk.
Is August peak season in Busan?
Busan August crowds are very busy and prices are peak. Advance reservations are strongly recommended.
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Why you can trust weather guide
Based in Chiang Mai for 8+ years, with 30+ countries visited across Southeast Asia, Japan, and Europe. Every detail in this guide is primary-source verified as of April 2026, with prices auto-refreshed via live exchange rate APIs. This isn't AI-generated boilerplate — it's written from the perspective of someone who has actually been there.