Busan weather in August
Temperature, sea and sunshine in August: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.
Holiday weather in August
Good
Best time to visit: April – June, September – October
What is the weather like in Busan in August?
In August, Busan is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 26.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 202 mm in total. On about 5 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Busan.
August compared
How the weather changes from July to September. Tap a month to open it.
| JulyJul | AugustAug | SeptemberSep | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 67 | 64 | 76 |
| Day | 26° | 28° | 25° |
| Night | 23° | 24° | 21° |
| Sea | 24° | 27° | 25° |
| Sun | 6 h | 6 h | 6 h |
| Rain days | 14 | 14 | 10 |
More details for August
- Daylight
- 13 h 31 min05:43 – 19:14
- UV index
- 10 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 30 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 17 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 64 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 5 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+9Asia/Seoul
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %88 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %57 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %30 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in August
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Busan in August: quick answers
Is Busan hot in August?
Yes. In August, Busan is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C and nights stay around 24 °C. On about 5 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more.
Can you swim in Busan in August?
Yes. In August the sea averages 26.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming.
Does it rain much in Busan in August?
Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 202 mm in total.
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Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences