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Busan weather in December: what to wear and pack

December is the driest month of the year in Busan. On average it rains on 3 of 31 days, with highs of 10°C (51°F) and lows of 2°C (35°F).

Trip rating: Good (58/100) · Best months: May and September–October

10°C (51°F)High
2°C (35°F)Low
3Rainy days
34 mmRainfall
43%Humidity
17°C (62°F)Sea

Rainy day = 1 mm or more of rain. Of these, about 1 days get 10 mm or more. Average of the last 30 years.

What to wear in Busan in December

A warm coat, layers and closed shoes.

What to pack

Compared with nearby months

Rain is similar to November.

Better weather elsewhere in Korea in December

Will it rain on your travel dates?

Pick your arrival and departure dates. We look up the same dates over the last 30 years.

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Public holidays in December 2026

Korea travel basics

Time zoneKorea Standard Time (UTC+9), no daylight saving
Power220V, 60Hz, Type C/F (round two-pin) sockets
MoneyKorean won (KRW). Cards are accepted almost everywhere
EntryVisa and K-ETA rules change — check the official K-ETA site and your government's travel advice

Sunrise 7:24, sunset 17:13 on December 15 (local time) — about 9 h 49 min of daylight.

Observed at Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA) station 159, 1996–2025 daily records. Sea temperature: ERA5 (Copernicus), daily mean just offshore. How we calculate