Month guide · Busan · South Korea
Busan in September
What September is really like in Busan: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Mobius6, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
September is one of the best months to visit Busan. Expect average highs of 27°C (81°F), lows of 20°C (68°F), about 9 rainy days and roughly 12.3 hours of daylight. Still warm with sea temperatures at their best for swimming, though typhoons are possible; Chuseok brings a holiday rush.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 27°C (81°F) / 20°C (68°F)
- Rainy days
- About 9
- Daylight
- About 12.3 hours
- Sea temperature
- 24°C (75°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in September
September is the 3rd-warmest month in Busan: days average 27°C (81°F) against a yearly average high of 20°C (68°F), and nights fall to about 20°C (68°F). Rain falls on roughly 9 of its 30 days. Compared with August (30°C (86°F)), September is cooler; by October highs drop to around 23°C (73°F).
- Sunrise (15 September)
- About 06:06
- Sunset (15 September)
- About 18:31
- Daylight
- About 12.3 hours
- Sea
- 24°C (75°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, September 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 September
- Chuseok harvest holiday (September or early October)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in September
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Nature · Yeongdo
Taejongdae
Ride the Danubi train out and walk the downhill sections back for the best cliff views.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Nature
- Views
- Outdoors
- Free
- Kids
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
The sea averages 24°C (75°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Busan.
What to pack
For highs near 27°C, lows near 20°C and 9 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is September a good time to visit Busan?
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Questions travellers ask
+Is September a good time to visit Busan?
It is one of the best months to visit Busan. Still warm with sea temperatures at their best for swimming, though typhoons are possible; Chuseok brings a holiday rush.
+How warm is Busan in September?
Average highs are around 27°C (81°F) and lows around 20°C (68°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Busan in September?
Expect rain on about 9 days of the month.