Month guide · Busan · South Korea
Busan in February
What February is really like in Busan: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Michiel1972, CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
February is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 10°C (50°F), lows of 2°C (36°F), about 5 rainy days and roughly 10.9 hours of daylight. Still cool and mostly dry; quiet beaches and some of the year's best prices.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 10°C (50°F) / 2°C (36°F)
- Rainy days
- About 5
- Daylight
- About 10.9 hours
- Sea temperature
- 14°C (57°F)
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in February
February is the 11th-warmest month in Busan: days average 10°C (50°F) against a yearly average high of 20°C (68°F), and nights fall to about 2°C (36°F). Rain falls on roughly 5 of its 28 days. Compared with January (8°C (46°F)), February is warmer; by March highs climb to around 14°C (57°F).
- Sunrise (15 February)
- About 07:10
- Sunset (15 February)
- About 18:06
- Daylight
- About 10.9 hours
- Sea
- 14°C (57°F)
Winter (December–February). Cold, windy and sunny with little rain; quiet beaches, Christmas lights and the lowest hotel prices.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, February rates 2 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in July). That makes February one of the better-value months to book.
Events in February
February has no major recurring festival in Busan, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in February
With cold days, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Market · Nampo-dong and Jagalchi
Jagalchi Fish Market
Korea's largest seafood market spreads along the old port, with stalls of live fish, octopus, crabs and shellfish run largely by local women, known as Jagalchi ajummas.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Iconic
- Food
- Photo spot
Beach · Gwangalli
Gwangalli Beach and Gwangan Bridge
Watch the bridge lights from the sand or a rooftop café after dark, and check the city's tourism site for drone-show nights.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- After dark
- Couples
- Free
- Views
- Iconic
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
What to pack
For highs near 10°C, lows near 2°C and 5 wet days: a warm coat, hat, gloves and thermal layers; shoes with good grip for icy pavements; comfortable walking shoes.
Is February a good time to visit Busan?
A quieter month with trade-offs. If your dates are flexible, April–May and September–November are better overall. Compare every month.
Busan in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is February a good time to visit Busan?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Still cool and mostly dry; quiet beaches and some of the year's best prices.
+How warm is Busan in February?
Average highs are around 10°C (50°F) and lows around 2°C (36°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Busan in February?
Expect rain on about 5 days of the month.