What February feels like in Busan
For Busan, February is late winter on the calendar. Days are chilly rather than freezing, and walking is comfortable with a proper jacket. After dark the temperature drops clearly: nights hover around freezing, so frost is common. The air is comfortable — neither muggy nor dry.
Rain in Busan in February
Most days stay dry; rain arrives about one day in 5. Each rainy day adds about 8.2 mm (0.3 in), a proper wetting rather than a sprinkle. That is lighter than the city's yearly norm of about 13.8 mm per rainy day. It is among the three driest months of the year.
Daylight and sunshine in February
Mid-month, Busan gets 10 h 54 min of daylight, from sunrise near 7:11 am to sunset near 6:05 pm. Days are getting longer: 52 min more daylight than in mid-January. About 77% of daylight hours are sunny; in short, there are plenty of bright spells.
How February compares to the rest of the year
In Busan's temperature order, February sits as the 3rd coolest month. Against January, the average high is 2°C (3.6°F) higher, with 20 mm more rain. The warm-up continues into March. March averages a high of 12.7°C (54.9°F).
Who February suits
- Sightseeing: less ideal — it is cold for long walks.
- Parks & outdoor: less ideal — too cool to sit outside for long.
- Beach: less ideal — the sea air is too cool.
Tips for visiting Busan in February
Versatile Layers
Mornings and evenings are cooler than midday, so dress in layers.
Warm Layers
A warm jacket, a hat and gloves for cold mornings and evenings.
Sunglasses
Frequent sunshine — sunglasses and a light hat.
Quick questions
How warm is Busan in February?
Afternoons average 8.5°C (47.3°F) and nights about 0.3°C (32.5°F) — chilly by most people's standards. It is the 3rd coolest month of the year.
Does it rain a lot in Busan in February?
Not especially. There are about 6 rainy days (49 mm), mostly moderate rain.
What should I wear in Busan in February?
The numbers point to versatile layers, warm layers and sunglasses. Add a layer for after dark.
Is February or March better for visiting Busan?
March scores better on our climate ranking (#6 of 12 vs #11), rated Good against Fair. March is warmer and has more rainy days.