Busan in May
7.2out of 10
Possible, with caveats
Mild: highs around 18°C. Some rain: about 8 rainy days.
18°CAvg high
16°CAvg low
8Rainy days (127 mm)
13:51 hDaylight
05:25Sunrise · 19:15 Sunset
Why this score
- Mild: highs around 18°C
- Some rain: about 8 rainy days
What to wear and pack
- Layers you can add or remove
- Comfortable walking shoes
How reliable is the forecast?
Rainfall in May is fairly consistent from year to year (2.2 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8°C | 3°C | 37 mm | 5 | – | – | 6.1 |
| February | 9°C | 4°C | 48 mm | 5 | – | – | 6.3 |
| March | 12°C | 7°C | 89 mm | 8 | – | – | 6.3 |
| April | 15°C | 12°C | 122 mm | 8 | – | – | 6.7 |
| May | 18°C | 16°C | 127 mm | 8 | – | – | 7.2 |
| June | 21°C | 19°C | 174 mm | 9 | – | – | 7.3 |
| July | 25°C | 23°C | 223 mm | 12 | – | – | 6.9 |
| August | 27°C | 25°C | 183 mm | 11 | – | – | 7.1 |
| September | 24°C | 22°C | 157 mm | 9 | – | – | 7.5 |
| October | 20°C | 17°C | 72 mm | 5 | – | – | 8.2 |
| November | 15°C | 11°C | 50 mm | 5 | – | – | 7.3 |
| December | 10°C | 5°C | 33 mm | 4 | – | – | 6.6 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Busan in May?
Daytime highs average 18°C and nights about 16°C.
When is the best time to visit Busan?
The best months are October.