Month guide · Busan · South Korea
Busan in August
What August is really like in Busan: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: 박혜민, CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
August is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 30°C (86°F), lows of 24°C (75°F), about 11 rainy days and roughly 13.5 hours of daylight. Hottest month and peak beach crowds; typhoons can bring a day or two of storms.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 30°C (86°F) / 24°C (75°F)
- Rainy days
- About 11
- Daylight
- About 13.5 hours
- Sea temperature
- 26°C (79°F)
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
Weather in August
August is the warmest month in Busan: days average 30°C (86°F) against a yearly average high of 20°C (68°F), and nights fall to about 24°C (75°F). Rain falls on roughly 11 of its 31 days. Compared with July (28°C (82°F)), August is warmer; by September highs drop to around 27°C (81°F).
- Sunrise (15 August)
- About 05:44
- Sunset (15 August)
- About 19:13
- Daylight
- About 13.5 hours
- Sea
- 26°C (79°F)
Summer (June–August). Beach season with packed sands at Haeundae and Gwangalli, humid heat, a rainy season from late June and possible typhoons.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, August rates 5 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 5 for hotel prices (highest in July). Book accommodation early: August is one of the pricier months.
Events in August
- Busan Sea Festival on the city beaches (usually early August)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in August
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
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
Experience · Haeundae
Spa Land Centum City
Bathing areas are nude and gender-separated; shower thoroughly before entering the pools.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Rainy day
- Couples
- Off the beaten path
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
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
The sea averages 26°C (79°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Busan.
What to pack
For highs near 30°C, lows near 24°C and 11 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is August a good time to visit Busan?
A shoulder-season month, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, April–May and September–November are better overall. Compare every month.
Busan in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is August a good time to visit Busan?
It is a shoulder-season month. Hottest month and peak beach crowds; typhoons can bring a day or two of storms.
+How warm is Busan in August?
Average highs are around 30°C (86°F) and lows around 24°C (75°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Busan in August?
Expect rain on about 11 days of the month.