Jiwoo Kim

Busan in May: Early-Summer Warmth, Lotus Lanterns & the Sand Festival May is Busan on the threshold of summer — the warmest, greenest, most festival-packed month of spring, glowing with tens of thousands of lotus lanterns, lined with giant sand sculptures on Haeundae Beach, and offering the last stretch of dry, comfortable weather before the … Read more

Busan in April: Peak Cherry Blossoms & the Warmest Spring April is Busan at its spring peak — the cherry blossoms hit full bloom in the first days, then drift down like snow as fresh green takes over, the city’s own riverside blossom festivals open, and the days turn the warmest they’ve been all year. … Read more

Busan in March: Spring Begins with Plum & Early Cherry Blossoms March is when Busan shakes off winter — mild, brightening days, the plum blossoms at their peak, and the first cherry blossoms opening late in the month, with Asia’s great Jinhae cherry festival a short ride away. Here is the complete, detailed guide to … Read more

Busan in February: Late Winter, Lunar New Year & First Blossoms February is winter’s gentle hand-off to spring in Busan — still cold but easing late in the month, dry and bright, with the camellias in bloom, the first plum blossoms appearing and the Lunar New Year holiday. Here is everything you need to plan … Read more

Busan in January: New Year Sunrises, Deep Winter & Hot Springs January is the heart of winter in Busan — the coldest month, but dry, bright and snow-free, famous for its New Year sunrise, cosy hot springs and a dramatic winter sea. Bundle up warm and here is everything you need to plan it. Last … Read more

Busan in December: Mild Winter, Festive Lights & the Sea December is Busan’s bright, dry start to winter — mainland Korea’s mildest and least snowy winter weather, crisp sunny days, the city aglow with festival lights, and a dramatic cold-season sea. Bring a warm coat and here is everything you need to plan it. Last … Read more

Busan in November: Peak Autumn Colour & the Fireworks Festival November is Busan’s golden farewell to autumn — crisp, clear and cool, with the foliage at its dazzling peak and the spectacular Busan Fireworks Festival lighting up Gwangalli. Bring a jacket and here is everything you need to plan it. Last Updated: June 2026 The … Read more

Busan in October: BIFF, Crisp Skies & Early Autumn Colour October is, for many, the best month of all to visit Busan — dry, sunny, crisp and comfortable, with the autumn colours starting to turn and the Busan International Film Festival lighting up the city. Here is everything you need to plan a perfect October … Read more

Busan in September: Summer’s End & Early Autumn September is Busan’s gentle hand-off from summer to autumn — the crowds thin, the heat eases week by week, the sea is still warm enough for an early-month swim, and the air slowly turns crisp. It is also the tail of typhoon season and the month of … Read more