Busan Weather in January
South Korea · January climate averages and travel tips
Avg high6°C (43°F)
Avg low-1°C (31°F)
Rainfall27 mm (1.1 in)
RatingFair 5.1/10
Busan in January sees daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), dropping to about -1°C (31°F) at night. January is winter in South Korea. The month is fairly dry, with about 27 mm (1.1 in) of rain spread over 4 days, one of the driest months of the year. You get roughly 9.9 hours of daylight and a mix of sun and cloud.
Is January a good time to visit Busan?
January is a fair time to visit Busan (5.1/10) mainly because of the cold. For better weather, go in October.
January weather at a glance
| Average high | 6°C (43°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | -1°C (31°F) |
| Daily mean | 2°C (36°F) |
| Rainfall | 27 mm (1.1 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 4 |
| Humidity | 75% |
| Cloud cover | 56% |
| Daylight | 9.9 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 4.8 hours/day |
| Wind | 15.2 km/h |
| vs December | 2°C cooler than December, with similar rainfall. |
What to pack for Busan in January
- a heavy winter coat, gloves and a hat
- waterproof boots for snow and ice
Busan weather in other months
Jan6°C / -1°C27 mmFairFeb8°C / 1°C52 mmFairMar12°C / 4°C85 mmGoodApr17°C / 9°C124 mmGoodMay21°C / 13°C129 mmExcellentJun24°C / 18°C167 mmFairJul27°C / 22°C299 mmPoorAug29°C / 24°C221 mmPoorSep25°C / 20°C186 mmFairOct21°C / 14°C77 mmExcellentNov15°C / 8°C50 mmExcellentDec8°C / 1°C30 mmFair
← DecemberBest time to visit BusanFebruary →
Better weather in January nearby
- Dubai23°C · 21 mm · Excellent
- Jaipur23°C · 10 mm · Excellent
- Abu Dhabi23°C · 14 mm · Excellent
- Agra23°C · 15 mm · Excellent
- Varanasi25°C · 11 mm · Excellent
- Muscat26°C · 19 mm · Excellent
Nearby in January
- Changwon6°C · 27 mm
- Ulsan6°C · 37 mm
- Daegu3°C · 21 mm
- Gwangju4°C · 28 mm
- Daejeon2°C · 20 mm
- Fukuoka9°C · 66 mm
Where else is good in January? See where to go in January.