Month guide · Busan · South Korea
Busan in October
What October is really like in Busan: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Chelsea Hicks, CC BY 2.0
Quick answer
October is one of the best months to visit Busan. Expect average highs of 23°C (73°F), lows of 14°C (57°F), about 5 rainy days and roughly 11.2 hours of daylight. Clear, dry and comfortable; the film festival and fireworks festival make it the city's busiest cultural month.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 23°C (73°F) / 14°C (57°F)
- Rainy days
- About 5
- Daylight
- About 11.2 hours
- Sea temperature
- 21°C (70°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in October
October is the 6th-warmest month in Busan: days average 23°C (73°F) against a yearly average high of 20°C (68°F), and nights fall to about 14°C (57°F). Rain falls on roughly 5 of its 31 days. Compared with September (27°C (81°F)), October is cooler; by November highs drop to around 17°C (63°F).
- Sunrise (15 October)
- About 06:29
- Sunset (15 October)
- About 17:49
- Daylight
- About 11.2 hours
- Sea
- 21°C (70°F)
Autumn (September–November). Warm sea in September, then clear, dry days, the film festival, fireworks and autumn colour in the mountains.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, October rates 4 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in July). Book accommodation early: October is one of the pricier months.
Events in October
- Busan International Film Festival (usually early October)
- Busan Fireworks Festival over Gwangalli (usually late October or November)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in October
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Viewpoint · Nam-gu
Oryukdo Skywalk and Igidae Coastal Walk
A U-shaped glass walkway projects from the cliffs at Seungdumal facing the Oryukdo islets.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Views
- Free
- Active
- Outdoors
- Nature
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
The sea averages 21°C (70°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Busan.
What to pack
For highs near 23°C, lows near 14°C and 5 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; comfortable walking shoes.
Is October a good time to visit Busan?
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Questions travellers ask
+Is October a good time to visit Busan?
It is one of the best months to visit Busan. Clear, dry and comfortable; the film festival and fireworks festival make it the city's busiest cultural month.
+How warm is Busan in October?
Average highs are around 23°C (73°F) and lows around 14°C (57°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Busan in October?
Expect rain on about 5 days of the month.