Season guide · Busan · South Korea
Busan in spring
March–May: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Ahmed, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
Cherry blossom in late March and early April, mild days and sand and anchovy festivals; the sea is still cool for swimming. Expect highs up to 23°C (73°F) and lows around 6°C (43°F), with about 26 rainy days across March–May. April–May are among the best months of the year to visit.
Key facts
- Months
- March–May
- Temperatures
- 6°C (43°F) to 23°C (73°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 26
- Sea
- 14°C (57°F) to 18°C (64°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in spring
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March | 14°C (57°F) | 6°C (43°F) | 8 | 11.9 h | 3/5 |
| April | 19°C (66°F) | 10°C (50°F) | 9 | 13 h | 4/5 |
| May | 23°C (73°F) | 15°C (59°F) | 9 | 14 h | 4/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 19°C (66°F) against a yearly 20°C (68°F), and 26 of the year's roughly 92 rainy days fall in these 3 months. Crowds rate 4/5 and hotel prices 3/5 on average.
What's on in spring
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- March: Cherry blossom season — Dalmaji-gil and Oncheoncheon (usually late March to early April)
- April: Gijang Anchovy Festival at Daebyeon port (usually April)
- April: Jinhae cherry blossom festival nearby (usually early April)
- May: Haeundae Sand Festival (usually May)
- May: Buddha's Birthday lantern displays at temples (usually May)
Good choices for spring
Experience · Haeundae
Spa Land Centum City
A large jjimjilbang bathhouse inside the Shinsegae Centum City department store, using natural hot-spring water, with separate bathing floors and themed sauna rooms shared in provided clothing.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Rainy day
- Couples
- Off the beaten path
Aquarium · Haeundae
Sea Life Busan Aquarium
Check feeding times at the entrance and plan your route to catch the shark or penguin feeds.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Rainy day
Day trips in spring
- Gyeongju (About 30 minutes by KTX, plus a bus into town) — The former capital of the Silla kingdom has grassy royal tomb mounds at Daereungwon, the Cheomseongdae observatory, Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond lit up at night, and the UNESCO-listed Bulguksa temple and Seokguram grotto in the hills.
- Tongdosa Temple (About 1 hour by intercity bus) — One of Korea's three Jewel Temples, Tongdosa enshrines relics of the Buddha and has no Buddha statue in its main hall.
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 spring a good time to visit Busan?
Yes: April–May are among the best months. Cherry blossom in late March and early April, mild days and sand and anchovy festivals; the sea is still cool for swimming.
+What is the weather like in Busan in spring?
Highs of up to 23°C (73°F) and lows around 6°C (43°F), with about 26 rainy days over the season.