Busan in January
The weather in January
In January, Busan averages daytime highs of 7° and night-time lows of 1° — cold weather by day. Expect around 37 mm of precipitation spread over about 5 wet days, with average cloud cover near 28%.
Days are 2.4° cooler than in December on average, and February is warmer again by about 1.5°. The sea averages 15°, too cold for most swimmers.
January scores 47/100 — mixed conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 10th of the twelve months for Busan. For the most comfortable weather, consider May, October and November instead.
Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 07:32 and sets at 17:35 local time, giving 10 h 02 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 36 minutes over the month.
Why 47/100?
How the score for January is builtBeach score this month: 31/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).
Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).
Around Busan this month
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Busan in January: quick answers
Is January a good time to visit Busan?
January scores 47/100 for Busan, which we rate as mixed. Average highs are 7°C with 5 wet days.
How warm is Busan in January?
Daytime highs average 7°C and night-time lows 1°C in January.
Does it rain a lot in Busan in January?
Busan receives about 37 mm of precipitation in January, falling on around 5 days.
Can you swim in Busan in January?
The sea averages 15°C in January, cold for most swimmers.