Busan vs Seoul

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Seoul edges ahead as the better destination in March. Seoul offers 9 hours of daily sunshine with only 6 rain days, while Busan sees 9 sunshine hours and 8 rain days.

Busan is on the cooler side at 12°C, requiring warmer clothing. Seoul is cooler at 10°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Seoul is the stronger choice in March.

Busan reaches an average high of 12°C (54°F) and drops to 5°C (41°F) at night during March. The daily temperature range is 7°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.

Seoul averages 10°C (50°F) for the high and 0°C (32°F) for the low, with a daily range of 10°C. The 2°C difference is noticeable but not dramatic.

Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in March.

Busan receives approximately 80 mm of rainfall across 8 rain days during March. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

Seoul sees 37 mm over 6 rain days. That makes Seoul the drier option by 2 rain days and 43 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.