Backpacking Potential
Excellent
Based on optimal climate
Seasonality
October, May, April
Avoid (Extreme Weather)
Weather
Avg Temp Range
Precipitation
Seasonal (check heatmap)
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🎒 Planning a backpacking trip to Busan?
The best time to visit Busan for backpacking is October, May, April, when you’ll get the best balance between weather, crowds, and costs.
Start with the essentials:
Climate Heatmap
See at a glance which months offer the best backpacking conditions — based on temperature, rainfall and climate scores.
These months are especially popular among backpackers in Busan due to better weather and lower costs.
→ See where to stay in BusanBackpacking conditions breakdown
Monthly weather & climate data for Busan
| Month | Climate Score | Predictability | Avg Temp | Rain (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
January | 55Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 2° | 34 |
February | 55Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 4° | 44 |
March | 54Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 8° | 88 |
April | 82Excellent Cool temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 13° | 134 |
May | 85Excellent Mild temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 18° | 140 |
June | 50Suboptimal Mild temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 45Weather conditions can vary significantly. | 21° | 203 |
July | 50Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 5Weather conditions can vary significantly. | 25° | 266 |
August | 50Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 5Weather conditions can vary significantly. | 26° | 254 |
September | 72Good Mild temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season. | 22° | 182 |
October | 89Excellent Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season. | 17° | 78 |
November | 73Good Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 11° | 57 |
December | 55Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 5° | 28 |
Source: Historical climate averages (30-year observation).
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