South Korea Busan Weather in December — Climate Guide
December in Busan is moderate
December is moderate for Busan.
Cold but festive. Gwangan Bridge fireworks Dec 31 + monthly drone festival. Less snow than Seoul.
Travel score
Busan December Weather Stats
Avg High
10°C
Avg Low
3°C
Rainy Days
5
40mm total
Sunshine
6h
Daily avg
Humidity
55%
low
UV Index
2
Low
Wind
9 km/h
Gusts 22
Sea Temp
15°C
no swimming
Crowds
Moderate
At attractions
December Sunrise & Sunset
Air Quality
PM2.5
16 μg/m³
PM10
28 μg/m³
Status
good
Feels-Like Temperature & Wind
Feels like
Daytime
8°C
Nighttime
1°C
Humidity and wind affect how the actual temperature feels.
Wind
9 km/h
Max gust 22 km/h
Activities Recommended for December
December Travel Pros & Cons
Pros
- Gwangan Bridge fireworks NYE
- Less snow than Seoul
- Hatsumode-style winter
- Indoor BBQ + Spa Land
Cons
- 3-10°C cold
- Daylight 9.5h
- Indoor focus only
December Events & Festivals
- Christmas + New Year
- Gwangan Bridge fireworks Dec 31
Busan in December — Full Picture
Cold but festive. Gwangan Bridge fireworks Dec 31 + monthly drone festival. Less snow than Seoul.
What to Wear & What to Pack
Cold winter. Heavy coat + thermal layers + scarf.
Packing Checklist
Seasonal Weather Overview
Spring (Mar·Apr·May)
16.7°C
9.7°C
8.3/mo
Summer (Jun·Jul·Aug)
27.3°C
21.3°C
11.7/mo
Autumn (Sep·Oct·Nov)
21.3°C
13.7°C
7.3/mo
Winter (Dec·Jan·Feb)
Current9°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 December Hotel Picks
Frequently Asked Questions
Is December a good time to visit Busan?
Busan in December is moderate. Tourist crowds are moderate and flight/hotel prices are shoulder.
What's the average temperature in Busan in December?
Busan December averages a high of 10°C and a low of 3°C.
Does it rain much in Busan in December?
Busan December averages 40mm of rainfall over about 5 rainy days.
What should I wear in Busan in December?
Cold winter. Heavy coat + thermal layers + scarf.
What time are sunrise and sunset in Busan in December?
Busan December sunrise is 07:20 and sunset is 17:10, with 9h 50min of daylight.
What's the air quality like in Busan in December?
Busan December air quality (AQI) averages 45, rated Good. PM2.5 averages 16μg/m³.
What activities are recommended in Busan in December?
In December, Busan is great for Gwangan Bridge fireworks Dec 31, Indoor Jagalchi, Spa Land.
Is December peak season in Busan?
Busan December crowds are moderate and prices are shoulder. You can travel relatively comfortably without long queues.
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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.