Busan — time and weather
Busan is a city in South Korea, in the Asia/Seoul time zone. This page shows the current local time in Busan and the current weather: temperature, precipitation and wind speed.
About the time in Busan
Local time in Busan is based on the Asia/Seoul time zone. Daylight saving time, where it applies in this region, is handled automatically. The current offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is shown next to the clock. The time on this page updates every second and is synced with your device clock.
About the country and city
South Korea is an East Asian country with modern technology, dynamic cities and a rich culinary and cultural tradition.
More about the country: South Korea →What to see in Busan
Sights and historical places
- Beomeosa
- United Nations Memorial Cemetery
- National Maritime Museum
- Haeundae Beach
- Gwangan Bridge
- Haedong Yonggungsa
Climate in Busan: month by month
The warmest month in Busan is August, with average daytime highs of 30.2 °C; the coolest is January, around 6.6 °C by day and -3.4 °C at night. Rainfall peaks in July (~248 mm) and is lowest in December (~30 mm).
| Month | Day °C | Night °C | Rain, mm | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7 | -3 | 32 | 3 |
| February | 8 | -1 | 47 | 6 |
| March | 14 | 4 | 101 | 9 |
| April | 18 | 9 | 114 | 8 |
| May | 22 | 13 | 143 | 10 |
| June | 26 | 18 | 197 | 12 |
| July | 30 | 23 | 248 | 16 |
| August | 30 | 24 | 245 | 18 |
| September | 27 | 20 | 201 | 13 |
| October | 21 | 13 | 95 | 7 |
| November | 16 | 5 | 50 | 3 |
| December | 8 | -2 | 30 | 3 |
Averages computed from daily observations 2021–2025 (Open-Meteo archive). Useful for trip planning, not a forecast for a specific date.
Good to know: sun, seasons and time differences
Based on 2021–2025 climate normals, the most comfortable months to visit Busan are April–June, October: pleasant daytime temperatures and less rain than in the wettest months of the year.
Sun today in Busan: Sunrise 05:46 · Sunset 19:07 · Day length 13:21
Time difference from Busan right now:
| New York | +13 h |
| London | +8 h |
| Dubai | +5 h |
| Tokyo | same time |
| Paris | +7 h |
| Sydney | −1 h |