Busan weather in August (South Korea)

What kind of weather does August bring to Busan? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

Typically, August in Busan includes high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Experience the summer season in August. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 29°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 24°C. This period is characterized by high temperatures, often making it the hottest month of the year. Dressing in light, airy clothing will help you stay cool and comfortable.

Precipitation

Busan in August falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 204 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 12 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 200 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

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 and which places have the best travel 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 this month?

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.

Swimming

7/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

Interested in more climate information?

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