Seoul vs Busan

Seoul and Busan are closely matched in April. Neither city has a clear advantage across all metrics. Your decision should come down to personal preference, cultural interests, and travel logistics rather than weather alone.

Seoul sits in the comfortable travel range at 17°C. Busan is also comfortable at 16°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Seoul is the stronger choice in April. Busan receives 1 more hour of sunshine per day, which matters for sightseeing and outdoor activities.

Seoul reaches an average high of 17°C (63°F) and drops to 6°C (43°F) at night during April. The daily temperature range is 11°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.

Busan averages 16°C (61°F) for the high and 10°C (50°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 April.

Seoul receives approximately 70 mm of rainfall across 7 rain days during April. Rain is occasional, so a light rain jacket should suffice.

Busan sees 113 mm over 8 rain days. That makes Seoul the drier option by 1 rain day and 43 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.