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Haeundae District

Province · Busan, 🇰🇷 South Korea
Area 51 km²
Time zone Asia/Seoul
Official website www.haeundae.go.kr
Haeundae District

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Haeundae-gu's Absolute Essentials

Haeundae-gu combines urban coastal scenery with specialized cultural sites. Beyond the iconic Haeundae Beach, the district features the quieter Songjeong Beach and the traditional Chungsapo fishing village. Cultural highlights include the Busan City Art Museum and the specialized Library of Mystery Literature, while natural escapes range from the pine-fringed trails of Dongbaekseom Island to the 634-meter JangSan Mountain. Dalmaji-gil Road offers cherry blossoms in spring and elevated views of the Korea Strait.

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Busan Art & Culture

Busan’s Haeundae district serves as a major cultural hub, anchored by the Busan Cinema Center, the official home of the Busan International Film Festival. This area features the Busan City Art Museum, which houses the dedicated Space Lee Ufan, alongside specialized institutions like the GoEun Museum of Photography and the Jucheonjogakbo Museum. Visitors can explore contemporary galleries within the Centum City complex or attend performances at various specialized theaters and outdoor venues concentrated around the Suyeong River.

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Scenic Parks and Viewpoints

This collection spans the diverse natural landscapes of Haeundae-gu, from the coastal trails of Dalmaji-gil to the 634-meter peak of Jangsan Mountain. It features the quiet surfing waters of Songjeong Beach and an extensive network of riverside parks along the Suyeong River, equipped with dedicated cycling paths and outdoor exercise facilities. Visitors can explore historic octagonal pavilions like Haemalu, the sculpture gardens of Olympic Park, and the cinematic tributes along the Marine City waterfront.

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Climate & when to visit

Best time to visit: May, June, July, September, October

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Typical weather in January

Poor
  • 5° (feels like -2°) · extremes -7°–10°
  • -1° at night
  • 5 rainy days
  • 13 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • 14°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in February

Poor
  • 6° (feels like 1°) · extremes -6°–12°
  • 0° at night
  • 6 rainy days
  • 11 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • 13°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in March

Poor
  • 10° (feels like 5°) · extremes -2°–15°
  • 4° at night
  • 8 rainy days
  • 12 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • 13°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in April

Fair
  • 14° (feels like 10°) · extremes 4°–18°
  • 8° at night
  • 8 rainy days
  • 12 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • 14°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in May

Great
  • 18° (feels like 16°) · extremes 9°–22°
  • 12° at night
  • 8 rainy days
  • 11 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • 16°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in June

Great
  • 21° · extremes 13°–24°
  • 17° at night
  • 10 rainy days
  • 5 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Comfortable humidity
  • Light breeze
  • 20°C · cool for a dip
  • UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in July

Great
  • 24° (feels like 25°) · extremes 17°–28°
  • 21° at night
  • 14 rainy days
  • 4 sunny days
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day
  • Muggy, humid air
  • Light breeze
  • 23°C · cool for a dip
  • UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in August

Good
  • 26° (feels like 27°) · extremes 19°–29°
  • 22° at night
  • 14 rainy days
  • 7 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Light breeze
  • 26°C · warm for swimming
  • UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in September

Great
  • 23° (feels like 22°) · extremes 15°–26°
  • 19° at night
  • 11 rainy days
  • 5 sunny days
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day
  • Humid air
  • Light breeze
  • 25°C · warm for swimming
  • UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in October

Great
  • 18° (feels like 15°) · extremes 8°–22°
  • 13° at night
  • 6 rainy days
  • 9 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • 22°C · cool for a dip
  • UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in November

Fair
  • 13° (feels like 8°) · extremes 0°–18°
  • 7° at night
  • 6 rainy days
  • 10 sunny days
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • 19°C · cool for a dip
  • UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in December

Poor
  • 7° (feels like 1°) · extremes -5°–13°
  • 1° at night
  • 4 rainy days
  • 12 sunny days
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • 16°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 2 · low

Climate data: NASA POWER + Copernicus ERA5-Land and ERA5 · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency
South Korean Won KRW ₩ · Card payments · Widely accepted
Electricity
Type C / Type F
220 V · 60 Hz
Languages
Korean
Tap water
Safe to drink
Driving side
Right
Calling code
+82
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Tours & Activities

Haeundae Beach
Walk
Dongbaekseom Island
Drive
Dalmaji Gil Road

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