What is the weather like in Busan vs Pyeongchang in August?

In August, Busan averages 31°C high / 25°C low with about 185 mm of rain; Pyeongchang averages 29°C high / 21°C low with about 210 mm.

Busan vs Pyeongchang in August

Busan is the better pick in August — 58 vs 13 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Busan is sweltering, soaked, muggy air, while Pyeongchang is hot, soaked, muggy air.

Busan vs Pyeongchang — August climate, side by side

	🇰🇷 Busan	🇰🇷 Pyeongchang
Comfort score	58/100 (D)	13/100 (F)
Feels-like high	36°C	33°C
Avg high / low	31° / 25°	29° / 21°
Rainfall	185 mm	210 mm
Rainy days	14	16
Humidity	84%	84%
Air quality (AQI)	55	65

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Month by month

Busan 🇰🇷 South Koreasweltering, soaked, muggy air · best May58
Pyeongchang 🇰🇷 South Koreahot, soaked, muggy air · best January13

Busan vs Pyeongchang in August — FAQ

Is August better in Busan or Pyeongchang?: Busan is the better pick in August — 58 vs 13 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Busan is sweltering, soaked, muggy air, while Pyeongchang is hot, soaked, muggy air.
What is the weather like in Busan vs Pyeongchang in August?: In August, Busan averages 31°C high / 25°C low with about 185 mm of rain; Pyeongchang averages 29°C high / 21°C low with about 210 mm.