Busan Weather in May
South Korea · May climate averages and travel tips
Avg high21°C (70°F)
Avg low13°C (56°F)
Rainfall129 mm (5.1 in)
RatingExcellent 8.1/10
In May, Busan has average highs of 21°C (70°F) and lows of 13°C (56°F). May is spring in South Korea. The month is wet, with about 129 mm (5.1 in) of rain spread over 9 days. You get roughly 13.8 hours of daylight and a mix of sun and cloud.
Is May a good time to visit Busan?
May is a good time to visit Busan (8.1/10), though October is even better.
May weather at a glance
| Average high | 21°C (70°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 13°C (56°F) |
| Daily mean | 17°C (63°F) |
| Rainfall | 129 mm (5.1 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 9 |
| Humidity | 78% |
| Cloud cover | 59% |
| Daylight | 13.8 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 6.2 hours/day |
| Wind | 11.1 km/h |
| vs April | 4°C warmer than April, with similar rainfall. |
What to pack for Busan in May
- T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
- an umbrella or rain jacket
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
← AprilBest time to visit BusanJune →
Better weather in May nearby
- Istanbul21°C · 38 mm · Excellent
- Izmir25°C · 27 mm · Excellent
- Antalya27°C · 44 mm · Excellent
- Bodrum24°C · 24 mm · Excellent
- Wuzhong27°C · 20 mm · Excellent
- Taiyuan27°C · 42 mm · Excellent
Nearby in May
- Changwon21°C · 129 mm
- Ulsan21°C · 102 mm
- Daegu24°C · 84 mm
- Gwangju23°C · 113 mm
- Daejeon24°C · 84 mm
- Fukuoka24°C · 161 mm
Where else is good in May? See where to go in May.