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Gwangalli Beach

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Gwangalli Beach

Busan, South Korea
Best timeMar–May & Oct–Nov
Set inBusan, South Korea
In season~63°F high
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Climate

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2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0).

ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

32–88°F
CurrencyKRW
LanguageKorean
TimezoneUTC+09:00
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Map showing the location of Gwangalli Beach
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Historical monthly weather
Sunny share of daylightJan · 65%
WarmestAug · 88°F
WettestJul
Best windowMar–May & Oct–Nov
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Bar height is the typical daytime high; color shows sunny share of daylight. The shaded months are the ideal window to go.
Weather data & source

2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). Sunny share of daylight is calibrated from daytime cloud cover. ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

The Gwangalli Beach or Gwangan Beach is a beach in Gwangan 2(i)-dong, Suyeong District, Busan, South Korea. It is west of Haeundae Beach. It sits inside a cove spanned by the Gwangan Bridge and covers 82,000 square meters over a length of 1.4 km and a width of 25 to 110 metres, in a curved in a half-moon shape with fine sand. Adjacent are alleys with restaurants, coffee shops and nightclubs. Because of its popularity, city officials are pushing for improving water quality around the beaches.

Best time to visit

Two separate windows work best: Mar–May & Oct–Nov. Pick the one that matches what you came for.

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Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Gwangalli Beach?

The best time to visit Gwangalli Beach is March–May & October–November, in Busan, South Korea.

Where is Gwangalli Beach?

Gwangalli Beach is in Busan, South Korea.

What is Gwangalli Beach known for?

The Gwangalli Beach or Gwangan Beach is a beach in Gwangan 2(i)-dong, Suyeong District, Busan, South Korea. It is west of Haeundae Beach. It sits inside a cove spanned by the Gwangan Bridge and covers 82,000 square meters over a length of 1.4 km and a width of 25 to 110 metres, in a curved in a half-moon shape with fine sand. Adjacent are alleys with restaurants, coffee shops and nightclubs. Because of its popularity, city officials are pushing for improving water quality around the beaches.

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