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Busan

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Updated Wednesday, September 16, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Busan month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Busan are typically May, June and October, with average daytime highs around 21–24°C. August is usually the warmest month (average high 29°C), January the coldest (average low -2°C), and July the wettest (about 255 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January6.7-1.9417.8
February8.6-0.2518.6
March13.24.9938.6
April17.29.51219.0
May21.113.91209.6
June24.318.62059.0
July27.723.22558.8
August29.324.320610.2
September25.620.22497.8
October20.813.51038.0
November15.16.4448.4
December8.0-0.6337.9

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What is being reported around Busan

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Keep the deeper context

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01 · Overview

Busan, in brief

Busan is mapped here through verified geographic facts and source-linked daily data. Its longer editorial profile is in the enrichment queue.

02 · History

How Busan took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Busan

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Busan

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Busan

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Busan

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Busan

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08 · Questions

Questions about Busan

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Atlas FAQ Desk

Frequently Asked Questions about Busan

Essential geographic, demographic, currency, and travel context verified from primary records.

01 · Q&A

Where is Busan located and what are its coordinates?

Busan is situated in South Korea at geographic coordinates 35.1017, 129.0300 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Busan?

Busan has a recorded population of approximately 3,285,147 and observes the Asia/Seoul time zone (KRW).

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Busan?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Busan include ko-KR, en, and the circulating currency is KRW.

04 · Q&A

How can I check live conditions and daily updates for Busan?

Today's Atlas provides continuous tracking for Busan, featuring real-time weather conditions, daylight cycles, local geographic signals, and verified daily briefs.