Season guide · Busan · South Korea
Busan in summer
June–August: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Michiel1972, CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
Beach season with packed sands at Haeundae and Gwangalli, humid heat, a rainy season from late June and possible typhoons. Expect highs up to 30°C (86°F) and lows around 19°C (66°F), with about 35 rainy days across June–August.
Key facts
- Months
- June–August
- Temperatures
- 19°C (66°F) to 30°C (86°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 35
- Sea
- 20°C (68°F) to 26°C (79°F)
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
Weather in summer
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June | 25°C (77°F) | 19°C (66°F) | 11 | 14.5 h | 4/5 |
| July | 28°C (82°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 13 | 14.3 h | 5/5 |
| August | 30°C (86°F) | 24°C (75°F) | 11 | 13.5 h | 5/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 28°C (82°F) against a yearly 20°C (68°F), and 35 of the year's roughly 92 rainy days fall in these 3 months. Crowds rate 5/5 and hotel prices 5/5 on average.
What's on in summer
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- June: Beach season opens at Haeundae and other city beaches (usually June or July)
- July: Peak beach season (mid-July to August)
- August: Busan Sea Festival on the city beaches (usually early August)
Good choices for summer
Experience · Haeundae
Spa Land Centum City
Bathing areas are nude and gender-separated; shower thoroughly before entering the pools.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Rainy day
- Couples
- Off the beaten path
Aquarium · Haeundae
Sea Life Busan Aquarium
Under the promenade at Haeundae Beach, the aquarium has an underwater tunnel with sharks and rays, penguins, otters and touch pools.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Rainy day
Day trips in summer
- 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.
- Tongyeong (About 2 hours by bus) — A harbour town on the south coast with a cable car up Mireuksan for island views, the mural village of Dongpirang and a lively seafood market.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen
- A compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is summer a good time to visit Busan?
It is a trade-off: Beach season with packed sands at Haeundae and Gwangalli, humid heat, a rainy season from late June and possible typhoons. The best months overall are April–May and September–November.
+What is the weather like in Busan in summer?
Highs of up to 30°C (86°F) and lows around 19°C (66°F), with about 35 rainy days over the season.