Busan weather in August (South Korea)

What can you expect from the weather in Busan during August? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In August, Busan generally has high temperatures and heavy rainfall. August falls within the summer season. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 29°C, while night temperatures can drop to 24°C. On average, it is the warmest month of the year. So be prepared and pack summer clothes. Embrace the warmth, but always stay equipped with your summer essentials to make the most of this toasty month.

Busan in August falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 204 mm for the month. Typically around 12 days of rainfall is expected.

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 200 hours of sunshine. This amount of sunlight does not only brightens the days but also contributes to a cheerful ambiance in the area during this month.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days October typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, January and February tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Busan climate page with graphs.

 

Busan, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 24°C  

Max Temperature 29°C  

Chance of Rain 38%  

Precipitation 204 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 80%  

Sunshine 200 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 48%  

Where to go in South Korea in August

Find out more about the weather in South Korea in August and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Busan in August?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in August.

Swimming

7/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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