Pohang Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from comfortable to chilly in Pohang. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 29°C (84°F) in August. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 7°C (45°F).

At night, temperatures range from around 24°C (75°F) in August to -1°C (30°F) in January.

Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Pohang has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1164 mm (46 in) of rain/snowfall annually. Pohang can be quite wet during August, receiving approximately 203 mm (8 in) of precipitation over 11 rainy days.

In contrast, during the driest month (December), you will experience much drier conditions, with 28 mm (1.1 in) of precipitation spread across 5 rainy days days. For more details, please visit our Pohang Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

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.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Daily percentage of sunshine

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Pohang.

The city experiences its highest humidity in July, reaching 80%. In January, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 53%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year

The mean wind speed varies between 2 m/s (4 knots) and 3 m/s (6 knots) throughout the year. It is lowest in June, July, October and November and highest during January, February, March, April, May, August, September and December. What does this mean?

The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)