Mid-winter · Weather & things to do
Busan in January
This is the coldest month in Busan: highs average 47°F (8°C) and lows 41°F (5°C), with about 1.5 in (39 mm) of rain.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 63/100, 7th of 12.
- Avg high
- 47°F (8°C)
- Avg low
- 41°F (5°C)
- Rain
- 1.5 in (39 mm)
- Humidity
- 74%
- Cloud cover
- 55%
- Daylight
- ~9 h 53 min
- Comfort score
- 63/100 · Good
What January feels like
Afternoons only reach about 47°F (8°C), so plan on a warm jacket.
Lows average 41°F (5°C).
About 1.5 in (39 mm) of rain falls in a typical year's January.
It's breezy, with average winds near 15 mph (6.6 m/s) at ground level.
Plan around January
January sits mid-table; the best months are October & November.
- Comfort slips from 71/100 in December to 63/100.
- Our Seoul, Gyeongju & Busan route recommends Apr – Jun, Sep – Nov, so January falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for January
- Insulated jackethighs only 47°F
- Windproof shellaverage wind 15 mph
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Busan in January
January is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Gukje Market and BIFF Square
Sprawling postwar market next to a street of snack stalls selling ssiat hotteok.
Why now January scores 63/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Huinnyeoul Culture Village
White-walled cliffside village and coastal walk on Yeongdo island.
Why now Highs near 47°F and 1.5 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Seomyeon Dwaeji Gukbap Alley
Cluster of restaurants serving Busan's pork-and-rice soup, open late.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
Taejongdae
Forested headland with sea cliffs, a lighthouse and views toward Japan's Tsushima on clear days.
Haeundae Beach
Busan's best-known city beach, backed by towers and the Dongbaekseom island walk.
Nearby in January
- Gyeongju in January~47 mi · highs 41°F, 1.4 in rain · 4°C (6°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Seoul in January~202 mi · highs 33°F, 0.8 in rain or snow · 8°C (14°F) cooler by day, drier
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Busan in January: quick answers
Is January a good time to visit Busan?
It's middling, scoring 63/100. The best months are October & November, at up to 86. Expect highs of 47°F (8°C) and 1.5 in (39 mm) of rain. Our Seoul, Gyeongju & Busan route recommends Apr – Jun, Sep – Nov, so January is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Busan in January?
Average highs are 47°F (8°C) and average lows 41°F (5°C), making it the coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Busan in January?
Not much: about 1.5 in (39 mm) of rain falls across January on average, the driest month of the year. The annual total is about 59.9 in (1521 mm).
What should I pack for Busan in January?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 47°F), windproof shell (average wind 15 mph) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Planning Busan in January?
Plan it together in TripsCircle: one itinerary, one shared packing list and costs split as you go.