Month guide · Busan · South Korea
Busan in April
What April is really like in Busan: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
April is one of the best months to visit Busan. Expect average highs of 19°C (66°F), lows of 10°C (50°F), about 9 rainy days and roughly 13 hours of daylight. Mild and green; one of the best months for coastal walks and day trips to Gyeongju.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 19°C (66°F) / 10°C (50°F)
- Rainy days
- About 9
- Daylight
- About 13 hours
- Sea temperature
- 15°C (59°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in April
April is the 7th-warmest month in Busan: days average 19°C (66°F) against a yearly average high of 20°C (68°F), and nights fall to about 10°C (50°F). Rain falls on roughly 9 of its 30 days. Compared with March (14°C (57°F)), April is warmer; by May highs climb to around 23°C (73°F).
- Sunrise (15 April)
- About 05:51
- Sunset (15 April)
- About 18:56
- Daylight
- About 13 hours
- Sea
- 15°C (59°F)
Spring (March–May). Cherry blossom in late March and early April, mild days and sand and anchovy festivals; the sea is still cool for swimming.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, April rates 4 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in July). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in April
- Gijang Anchovy Festival at Daebyeon port (usually April)
- Jinhae cherry blossom festival nearby (usually early April)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in April
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Aquarium · Haeundae
Sea Life Busan Aquarium
Under the promenade at Haeundae Beach, the aquarium has an underwater tunnel with sharks and rays, penguins, otters and touch pools.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Rainy day
Historic site · Nam-gu
UN Memorial Cemetery
Visit the small memorial hall first for background, and dress respectfully.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- History
- Free
- Off the beaten path
Theme park · Gijang and Osiria
Lotte World Adventure Busan
Opened in 2022 in Osiria, this outdoor theme park has fairy-tale themed zones, roller coasters and a large castle, with gentler rides for younger children.
- Time needed
- Full day
- Cost
- Expensive
- Kids
- Active
Beach · Haeundae
Haeundae Beach
Walk west from the beach around Dongbaek Island's coastal path to the Nurimaru APEC House for views back to the skyline.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- Kids
- Outdoors
- After dark
What to pack
For highs near 19°C, lows near 10°C and 9 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is April a good time to visit Busan?
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Questions travellers ask
+Is April a good time to visit Busan?
It is one of the best months to visit Busan. Mild and green; one of the best months for coastal walks and day trips to Gyeongju.
+How warm is Busan in April?
Average highs are around 19°C (66°F) and lows around 10°C (50°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Busan in April?
Expect rain on about 9 days of the month.