December verdict

Busan, South Korea in December

Weather score36Poor

Poor for holiday weather

Average highs are around 10°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 6.1h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 28mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Busan, South Korea, South Korea travel weather guide
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December weather

Monthly averages

Temp

10°C

Rain

28mm

Sun

6.1h

Sea

17°C

Weather score

36

Poor

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Trip feel

Cool

Average highs are around 10°C, so pack for cooler days.

Drier

Rainfall averages 28mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Some sun

Sunshine averages 6.1h per day, enough for a balanced month.

Cool sea

Sea temperatures average 17°C, so the water can feel cool.

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Temperature

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December10°C average high

December is on the cooler side of Busan's year, useful if you prefer less intense daytime heat.

Warmest monthsJune to September

This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.

December28mm average rain

December is one of Busan's driest months, making outdoor days easier to plan than in wetter parts of the year.

Driest monthsJanuary to March and October to December

This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.

December6.1 hours average sun

December is below Busan's yearly sunshine average, so bright-day planning is less reliable than in peak months.

Brightest monthsApril to May and August

This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.

Sea temperature

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December17°C average sea

December is below Busan's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming can feel fresher.

Warmest seaJuly to September

Sea temperatures are usually near 23°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.

Weather score

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December36 weather score

December scores below Busan's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.

Best weather monthsJuly to October

These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.

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