Busan weather in January

January in Busan: cold, a little rain — a good time to visit.

#10 of 12 months in Busan · #369 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 64/100 (tier C)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Busan climate normals — January

Daytime high7°C / 45°F🧥 cold
Nighttime low1°C / 34°F
Feels like (high)3°C / 37°F
Rainfall44 mm / 1.7 in🌦 some rain
Rainy days4 days
Humidity53%🍃 comfortable
Dew point-6°C / 22°F
Sunshine7.7 h/day
Daylight10.1 h
Wind19 km/h / 12 mph
Snowfall1.3 cm / 0.5 in
Air quality (US AQI)60🙂 moderate

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Busan in January — FAQ

Is January a good time to visit Busan?
January in Busan: cold, a little rain — a good time to visit. It ranks #10 of 12 months for Busan on SeasonMap's comfort score (64/100).
What is the weather like in Busan in January?
In January, Busan averages a daily high of 7.2°C and a low of 1.1°C, with about 44.4 mm of rain over roughly 4.2 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Busan in January?
Busan has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 60 in January.
Does it snow in Busan in January?
Busan sees roughly 1.3 cm of snowfall in January.

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