Pohang Climate by Month
The temperature in Pohang can vary greatly throughout the year.
The temperatures shift from warm
to cold.
It also experiences much rain/snowfall throughout the year.
Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.
Average day and night temperature
Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from comfortable to chilly in Pohang. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 29°C in August. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 7°C. At night, expect cooler temperatures, averaging -1°C during this month.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
Pohang has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1164 mm of rain/snowfall annually. Pohang can be quite wet during August, receiving approximately 203 mm of precipitation over 11 rainy days. In contrast December, experiences much drier conditions, with 28 mm of rainfall, spread across 5 rainy days.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
Pohang experiences moderate variation in sunshine hours across the seasons. With 7.6 hours daily sunshine in May, it dips to 5.1 hours in September, offering a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is low throughout the year in Pohang.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The mean wind speed over the year in Pohang ranges from 2°C in June to 3°C in January.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
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During the months of May, June, September and October you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
The hottest season / summer takes place in June, July, August and September.
Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in July, August and September.
August has an average maximum temperature of 29°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 7°C.
August tops the wettest month list with 203 mm of rainfall.
December is the driest month with 28 mm of precipitation.
May is the sunniest month with an average of 227 hours of sunshine.
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