Season guide · Busan · South Korea
Busan in autumn
September–November: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Yeoncong323, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
Warm sea in September, then clear, dry days, the film festival, fireworks and autumn colour in the mountains. Expect highs up to 27°C (81°F) and lows around 8°C (46°F), with about 19 rainy days across September–November. September–November are among the best months of the year to visit.
Key facts
- Months
- September–November
- Temperatures
- 8°C (46°F) to 27°C (81°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 19
- Sea
- 19°C (66°F) to 24°C (75°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in autumn
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September | 27°C (81°F) | 20°C (68°F) | 9 | 12.3 h | 3/5 |
| October | 23°C (73°F) | 14°C (57°F) | 5 | 11.2 h | 4/5 |
| November | 17°C (63°F) | 8°C (46°F) | 5 | 10.3 h | 3/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 22°C (72°F) against a yearly 20°C (68°F), and 19 of the year's roughly 92 rainy days fall in these 3 months. Crowds rate 3/5 and hotel prices 3/5 on average.
What's on in autumn
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- September: Chuseok harvest holiday (September or early October)
- October: Busan International Film Festival (usually early October)
- October: Busan Fireworks Festival over Gwangalli (usually late October or November)
- November: Autumn foliage on Geumjeongsan (usually early to mid-November)
Make the most of the weather
Nature · Yeongdo
Taejongdae
A wooded headland at the southern tip of Yeongdo island, ringed by sea cliffs, a lighthouse and an observatory looking towards Japan's Tsushima on clear days.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Nature
- Views
- Outdoors
- Free
- Kids
Religious site · Geumjeong-gu
Beomeosa Temple
Take subway line 1 to Beomeosa station and a short bus ride up; combine with a hike to the fortress if you have time.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- History
- Free
- Nature
- Off the beaten path
- Active
Experience · Haeundae
Haeundae Blueline Park
A disused coastal railway between Mipo and Songjeong has been turned into a seaside park with two rides: a slow Beach Train along the old line and small pod-shaped Sky Capsules on an elevated track above it, passing Cheongsapo and its lighthouses.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Couples
- Views
- Photo spot
Park · Haeundae
Dongbaek Island
Walk the loop at sunset, then continue to The Bay 101 waterfront for the night view of Marine City.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Outdoors
- Views
- Couples
Viewpoint · Nampo-dong and Jagalchi
Yongdusan Park and Busan Tower
A hilltop park reached by outdoor escalators from Gwangbok-ro shopping street, with a statue of Admiral Yi Sun-sin, a flower clock and the 120-metre Busan Tower, whose observation deck overlooks the harbour and Yeongdo Bridge.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Views
- After dark
- Kids
Day trips in autumn
- Tongyeong (About 2 hours by bus) — A harbour town on the south coast with a cable car up Mireuksan for island views, the mural village of Dongpirang and a lively seafood market.
- Geoje Island (About 1.5 hours by bus) — Korea's second-largest island is linked to Busan by bridges and an undersea tunnel, with pebble beaches, coastal drives and boat trips to Oedo Botania, a botanical garden island.
What to pack
- Light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening
- A packable rain jacket for showers
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is autumn a good time to visit Busan?
Yes: September–November are among the best months. Warm sea in September, then clear, dry days, the film festival, fireworks and autumn colour in the mountains.
+What is the weather like in Busan in autumn?
Highs of up to 27°C (81°F) and lows around 8°C (46°F), with about 19 rainy days over the season.