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Daegu Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The temperature in Daegu can vary greatly throughout the year. The temperatures shift from very warm to cold. It also has a notably wet climate with much precipitation. Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from very warm to chilly in Daegu. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 32°C in August, the warmest time of the year, to a chilly 7°C during cooler months like January.

At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around -4°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Daegu has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1112 mm of rain/snowfall annually. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, July receives heavy rainfall, averaging 213 mm of precipitation, recorded across 14 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, December brings less rainfall, with 23 mm over 5 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Daegu Precipitation page.

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

Sunshine over the year

While the amount of sunshine in Daegu varies throughout the year, all seasons offer their own charm. Enjoy up to 7.7 hours of daily sun in May, and experience slightly darker atmosphere in July, with about 5.1 hours of daily sunlight. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Forecast for Daegu

Wed   Jan 15
3°C | -3°C
NW 6 m/s
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

Thu   Jan 16
7°C | -4°C
NW 5 m/s
partly cloudy and no rain

partly cloudy and no rain

Fri   Jan 17
8°C | -3°C
NW 2 m/s
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

The best time of year to visit Daegu in South Korea

During the months of April 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:
  • Which months have the greatest rainfall in Daegu?
    Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in July and August.
  • Which is the warmest month in Daegu?
    August has an average maximum temperature of 32°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Daegu?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 7°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Daegu?
    July tops the wettest month list with 213 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Daegu?
    December is the driest month with 23 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Daegu?
    May is the sunniest month with an average of 230 hours of sunshine.

  • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.