Weather Comparison
Side-by-side weather comparison for July
| Metric | Busan | Seoul | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average HighHigher is warmer | 27°C (81°F) | 28°C (82°F)▲ | Seoul |
| Average LowHigher is milder | 22°C (72°F) | 22°C (72°F) | Tie |
| Rain DaysFewer is drier | 14 days▲ | 17 days | Busan |
| PrecipitationLess is drier | 249 mm▲ | 315 mm | Busan |
| Sunshine HoursMore is sunnier | 9h/day▲ | 8h/day | Busan |
| HumidityLower is more comfortable | 65% | 65% | Tie |
| UV IndexLower is safer | 9 | 9 | Tie |
| Wind SpeedCalmer is better | 18 km/h | 15 km/h▲ | Seoul |
Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Busan edges ahead as the better destination in July. Busan offers 9 hours of daily sunshine with only 14 rain days, while Seoul sees 8 sunshine hours and 17 rain days.
Busan sits in the comfortable travel range at 27°C. Seoul is also comfortable at 28°C.
For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Busan is the stronger choice in July. Busan receives 1 more hour of sunshine per day, which matters for sightseeing and outdoor activities.
Busan reaches an average high of 27°C (81°F) and drops to 22°C (72°F) at night during July. The daily temperature range is 5°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.
Seoul averages 28°C (82°F) for the high and 22°C (72°F) for the low, with a daily range of 6°C. The two cities feel quite similar in terms of temperature.
Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in July.
Busan receives approximately 249 mm of rainfall across 14 rain days during July. You can expect rain roughly every other day.
Seoul sees 315 mm over 17 rain days. That makes Busan the drier option by 3 rain days and 66 mm of total precipitation.
Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.
Highs of 27°C, lows of 22°C, 14 rain days
Highs of 28°C, lows of 22°C, 17 rain days
Pack for both: waterproof jacket, compact umbrella, waterproof shoes. These items are useful in either destination during July.
The table below shows average high temperatures and rain days for every month. July is highlighted for quick reference.
| Month | Busan | Seoul | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | Rain | High | Rain | |
| Jan | 6°C | 4d | 1°C | 4d |
| Feb | 8°C | 5d | 4°C | 4d |
| Mar | 12°C | 8d | 10°C | 6d |
| Apr | 16°C | 8d | 17°C | 7d |
| May | 21°C | 8d | 22°C | 8d |
| Jun | 24°C | 10d | 26°C | 9d |
| Jul | 27°C | 14d | 28°C | 17d |
| Aug | 28°C | 14d | 29°C | 16d |
| Sep | 25°C | 10d | 25°C | 8d |
| Oct | 20°C | 5d | 19°C | 5d |
| Nov | 14°C | 5d | 11°C | 7d |
| Dec | 8°C | 3d | 3°C | 5d |
Busan Weather in July
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