Busan in January

Outside the best window (Apr–Jun and Sep–Nov (mild, dry, before/after the summer beach crowds)). Across South Korea: Cold and dry, low prices; ski in Gangwon; Seollal can fall late in the month — check.

January is rated good. These months rate higher:

• AprilGreatInside Busan's best window: Apr–Jun and Sep–Nov (mild, dry, before/after the summer beach crowds).
• MayGreatInside Busan's best window: Apr–Jun and Sep–Nov (mild, dry, before/after the summer beach crowds).
• JuneGreatInside Busan's best window: Apr–Jun and Sep–Nov (mild, dry, before/after the summer beach crowds).
• SeptemberGreatInside Busan's best window: Apr–Jun and Sep–Nov (mild, dry, before/after the summer beach crowds).

• BusanHighs around 8 °C (46 °F), lows around 0 °C (32 °F), rain on about 5 daysHighs around 46 °F (8 °C), lows around 32 °F (0 °C), rain on about 5 days
• Busan and south-east coast, South Korea · Busan, Gyeongju, Tongyeong, Ulsancool

  Milder winters than Seoul, rarely below freezing; typhoons most likely Aug–Sep and ferries to Japan stop when they pass.

Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.

• Seollal (Lunar New Year) big impact

  About 5–8 Feb 2027 (lunar; incl. substitute day — check) · South Korea

  Three-plus days off: many restaurants and shops close, trains and buses sold out, palaces open (often free), Seoul quiet.

Crowds · South Korea overall

Low

Prices · South Korea overall

Low

South Korea overall: Cold and dry, low prices; ski in Gangwon; Seollal can fall late in the month — check.

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Busan, side by side.

• A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings
• Layers: a fleece or light jacket

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