🇰🇷 Busan vs Seoul 🇰🇷

Busan, South Korea vs Seoul, South Korea — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Busan is the warmer of the two — about 1 degree warmer on average across the year. Busan is drier, with roughly 8 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇰🇷 Busan🇰🇷 Seoul
Avg annual high18°C17°C
Hottest monthAugust (29°C)August (30°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (-2°C low)January (-6°C low)
Rainy days / year104112
SnowRareYes
Best months to visitMay, June, OctoberMay, September, October

🇰🇷 Busan

Best around May, June, October. Hottest in August (29°C), coldest lows in January (-2°C).

🇰🇷 Seoul

Best around May, September, October. Hottest in August (30°C), coldest lows in January (-6°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Busan or Seoul warmer?

Busan is warmer overall, averaging about 1 degree higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Busan or Seoul?

Seoul is rainier — Busan sees about 8 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Busan vs Seoul?

Busan is best around May, June, October; Seoul is best around May, September, October.

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