Busan in April: Peak Cherry Blossoms & the Warmest Spring

Cherry blossoms in full bloom at Busan Citizens Park in spring

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Busan in March: Spring Begins with Plum & Early Cherry Blossoms

Cherry blossoms in full bloom at Busan Citizens Park in spring

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Busan in February: Late Winter, Lunar New Year & First Blossoms

Red camellia (dongbaek) flower in bloom, Busan's first flower of the season

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Busan in January: New Year Sunrises, Deep Winter & Hot Springs

Sunrise over the sea at a Busan beach, the New Year sunrise ritual

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Busan in December: Mild Winter, Festive Lights & the Sea

Gwangan Bridge and Marine City skyline at night, Busan

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Busan in November: Peak Autumn Colour & the Fireworks Festival

The Busan Fireworks Festival lighting up the night sky over Gwangalli Beach

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Busan in October: BIFF, Crisp Skies & Early Autumn Colour

Gwangalli Beach and the Gwangan Bridge in Busan during the day

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Busan in September: Summer’s End & Early Autumn

Gwangalli Beach and the Gwangan Bridge in Busan during the day

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Busan in August: Beaches, Heat & the Sea Festival

Gwangalli Beach and the Gwangan Bridge in Busan during the day

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Busan in July: Beach Season, the Monsoon & What to Do

Haeundae Beach and the Marine City skyline, Busan

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