January weather forecast
Busan, South Korea

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The Haedong Yonggungsa Temple set on a beautiful hillside in Busan, South Korea
The Haedong Yonggungsa Temple set on a beautiful hillside in Busan, South Korea

Weather in January

January in Busan, South Korea, experiences the coldest temperatures of the year with a low of 1.2°C (34.2°F) and a high of 6.1°C (43°F). Relative humidity stands at 60%, indicating dry air. As the start of the year, it serves as a crucial period marking the transition from the chilly winter to the mild spring conditions. The wind speed peaks at 19.1km/h (11.9mph), offering a relatively calm atmosphere for most outdoor activities. Despite the low temperatures, snowfall is minimal and sporadic with less than 1mm (0.04") recorded on average.

Temperature

Busan's temperature records reveal January as the coldest month, marked by average highs of 6.1°C (43°F) and lows of 1.2°C (34.2°F).

Humidity

The months with the lowest humidity in Busan are January and February, with an average relative humidity of 60%.

Rainfall

In Busan, South Korea, during January, the rain falls for 4.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 14mm (0.55") of precipitation. In Busan, South Korea, during the entire year, the rain falls for 98 days and collects up to 496mm (19.53") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through October and December are months without snowfall.

Sea temperature

In Busan, the average seawater temperature in January is 14.7°C (58.5°F).
Note: Beware of 14.7°C (58.5°F) waters at 13°C (55.4°F), they're uninviting, and a dip below 10°C (50°F) has risks of breath loss and cold shock, contingent on health.

Daylight

In Busan, South Korea, the average length of the day in January is 10h and 5min.
On the first day of January in Busan, sunrise is at 07:31 and sunset at 17:21. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:23 and sunset at 17:49 KST.

Sunshine

January and November, with an average of 6.3h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 2 during January translates into the following guidance:
While extended sun exposure does not significantly affect most people, those with sensitive skin, children, and infants should always be protected. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Jan 31, 2024 | Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us | Weather Forecasting | Data Sources

Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months in Busan?

In Busan, South Korea, the average lowest temperatures are observed in January, with a high of 6.1°C (43°F) and a low of 1.2°C (34.2°F).

How cold is it in Busan in January?

The high-temperature, in January, in Busan, records 6.1°C (43°F), while the low-temperature is 1.2°C (34.2°F).

What is the least humid month in Busan?

The months with the lowest humidity in Busan are January and February, with an average relative humidity of 60%.

What is the average humidity in January in Busan?

In January, the average relative humidity is 60%.

How many days does it rain in January in Busan?

In Busan, South Korea, during January, the rain falls for 4.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 14mm (0.55") of precipitation.

When it does not snow in Busan?

In Busan, snow does not fall in January through October and December.

What is the water temperature in January in Busan?

In Busan, in January, the average water temperature is 14.7°C (58.5°F). Swimming in 14.7°C (58.5°F) is considered dangerous. Unprotected immersion in temperatures below 10°C (50°F) causes quickly maximum intensity cold shock with hyperventilation.

What is the average length of the day in January in Busan?

In Busan, South Korea, the average day length in January is 10h and 5min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Busan?

On the first day of January in Busan, South Korea, sunrise is at 07:31 and sunset at 17:21. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:23 and sunset at 17:49 KST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Busan?

The months with the least sunshine are January and November, with an average of 6.3h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Busan have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration in Busan, South Korea, is 6.3h.

When is the lowest UV index in Busan?

The months with the lowest UV index in Busan are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index reading in January in Busan?

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Busan is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Busan, South Korea

Average temperature in January - Busan, South Korea
  • Average high temperature in January: 6.1°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (27.9°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (6.1°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: 1.2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (24.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (1.2°C).

Average pressure in January
Busan, South Korea

Average pressure in January - Busan, South Korea
  • Average pressure in January: 1023.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1023.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is July (1007.6mbar).

Average wind speed in January
Busan, South Korea

Average wind speed in January - Busan, South Korea
  • Average wind speed in January: 19.1km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (19.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (13.6km/h).

Average humidity in January
Busan, South Korea

Average humidity in January - Busan, South Korea
  • Average humidity in January: 60%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (87%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and February (60%).

Average rainfall in January
Busan, South Korea

Average rainfall in January - Busan, South Korea
  • Average rainfall in January: 14mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (97mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (12mm).

Average rainfall days in January
Busan, South Korea

Average rainfall days in January - Busan, South Korea
  • Average rainfall days in January: 4.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (14.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.6 days).

Average snowfall in January
Busan, South Korea

Average snowfall in January - Busan, South Korea
  • Average snowfall in January: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is November (1mm).
The months with the least snowfall are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and December (0mm).

Average snowfall days in January
Busan, South Korea

Average snowfall days in January - Busan, South Korea
  • Average snowfall days in January: 0.7 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (0.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average sea temperature in January
Busan, South Korea

Average sea temperature in January - Busan, South Korea
  • Average sea temperature in January: 14.7°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (26.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (13.3°C).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Busan, South Korea

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Busan, South Korea
  • Average daylight in January: 10h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 6h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and November (Average sunshine: 6h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in January
Busan, South Korea

Average sunshine days in January - Busan, South Korea
  • Average sunshine days in January: 25.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (25.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (14.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Busan, South Korea

Average UV index in January - Busan, South Korea
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Busan, South Korea

Average cloud cover in January - Busan, South Korea
  • Average cloud cover in January: 26

The month with the most cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 25).

Average visibility in January
Busan, South Korea

Average visibility in January - Busan, South Korea
  • Average visibility in January: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The month with the lowest visibility is July (9km).

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