Month guide · Busan · South Korea
Busan in March
What March is really like in Busan: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Yeoncong323, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
March is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 14°C (57°F), lows of 6°C (43°F), about 8 rainy days and roughly 11.9 hours of daylight. Spring arrives with plum and then cherry blossom late in the month; mornings remain chilly.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 14°C (57°F) / 6°C (43°F)
- Rainy days
- About 8
- Daylight
- About 11.9 hours
- Sea temperature
- 14°C (57°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in March
March is the 9th-warmest month in Busan: days average 14°C (57°F) against a yearly average high of 20°C (68°F), and nights fall to about 6°C (43°F). Rain falls on roughly 8 of its 31 days. Compared with February (10°C (50°F)), March is warmer; by April highs climb to around 19°C (66°F).
- Sunrise (15 March)
- About 06:35
- Sunset (15 March)
- About 18:31
- Daylight
- About 11.9 hours
- Sea
- 14°C (57°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, March rates 3 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 March
- Cherry blossom season — Dalmaji-gil and Oncheoncheon (usually late March to early April)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in March
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Neighbourhood · Yeongdo
Huinnyeoul Culture Village
Visit on a weekday; the narrow lanes get crowded at weekends and residents value quiet.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Off the beaten path
- Photo spot
- Views
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
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
Market · Nampo-dong and Jagalchi
Gukje Market and BIFF Square
Gukje Market began as a trading place for refugees and goods after 1945 and the Korean War, and its alleys still sell everything from clothes to kitchenware.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Shopping
- Food
- Free
What to pack
For highs near 14°C, lows near 6°C and 8 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is March 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 March a good time to visit Busan?
It is a shoulder-season month. Spring arrives with plum and then cherry blossom late in the month; mornings remain chilly.
+How warm is Busan in March?
Average highs are around 14°C (57°F) and lows around 6°C (43°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Busan in March?
Expect rain on about 8 days of the month.