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Busan weather in July: what to wear and pack

July is the rainiest month of the year in Busan. On average it rains on 11 of 31 days, with highs of 28°C (82°F) and lows of 22°C (72°F).

Trip rating: Good (72/100) · Best months: May and September–October

28°C (82°F)High

22°C (72°F)Low

11Rainy days

344 mmRainfall

80%Humidity

24°C (74°F)Sea

Rainy day = 1 mm or more of rain. Of these, about 6 days get 10 mm or more. Average of the last 30 years.

What to wear in Busan in July

T-shirts plus a light long-sleeve layer.

What to pack

Compact umbrella — rain on about 11 days this month
Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat — strong summer sun
Quick-dry clothes and a spare shirt — humid and sticky
Swimwear and a rash guard — sea water around 24°C (74°F) — cool but swimmable
Plug adapter (if needed) — Korea uses 220V with Type C/F round two-pin sockets

Compared with nearby months

Rain is similar to June.

Better weather elsewhere in Korea in July

Gangneung in July — Less humid (12 rainy days, high 29°C (83°F))
Sokcho in July — Milder overall (12 rainy days, high 27°C (81°F))

Will it rain on your travel dates?

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Public holidays in July 2027

Jul 17 — Constitution Day
Jul 19 — Alternative holiday for Constitution Day

Korea travel basics

Time zone	Korea Standard Time (UTC+9), no daylight saving
Power	220V, 60Hz, Type C/F (round two-pin) sockets
Money	Korean won (KRW). Cards are accepted almost everywhere
Entry	Visa and K-ETA rules change — check the official K-ETA site and your government's travel advice

Sunrise 5:20, sunset 19:38 on July 15 (local time) — about 14 h 18 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