Pohang Temperature by Month

Pohang in Gyeongsangbuk-Do, South Korea sees significant seasonal temperature differences, with daytime highs between 7°C (45°F) in January and 29°C (84°F) in August, averaging 18°C (64°F) annually. Explore the full monthly breakdown below.

The climate in Pohang is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year. At night, this contrast is just as clear, with lows ranging from 24°C (75°F) in August to -1°C (30°F) in January.

The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Pohang by month:

From around 4 AM to 6 AM temperatures are at their lowest; by 3 PM they've climbed to their daily peak. August, the warmest month, averages 179 hours of sunshine.

The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:

Pohang's average annual maximum temperature is 18°C (64°F). To put that in context, here's how it compares to a few well-known destinations:

Athens, Greece sits at 23°C (73°F) on average, with hot dry summers and mild winters characteristic of the Mediterranean.

Zermatt, Switzerland averages just 4°C (39°F) annually due to its altitude, with very cold winters and cool summers even at its warmest.

Buenos Aires, Argentina averages 23°C (73°F) a year, with hot summers and mild winters, and seasons reversed compared to Europe.

Melbourne, Australia averages 20°C (68°F) annually, known for unpredictable weather, with four seasons sometimes happening in one day.

Temperature alone doesn't tell the whole story, humidity plays a big role in how warm or cold it actually feels. High humidity in summer makes the heat feel more intense, particularly once temperatures climb above 25°C. In winter, the same humidity can make cold air feel sharper than the thermometer suggests.

In the cooler months, when temperatures drop below 10°C, high humidity makes the cold feel more cutting than it would in dry conditions.

In Pohang, January is the coolest month, with average highs of 7°C (45°F) and humidity around 53%, considered moderate. In August, the warmest month, temperatures average 29°C (84°F) with 79% humidity, conditions that feel high. For a full picture, see our humidity page.

Climate temperature data is typically calculated as a 30-year average. This smooths out year-to-year variability and gives a more reliable picture of what a place is actually like, rather than what happened in any single unusual year.

The readings come from a range of sources, land-based weather stations, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. That data is collected by weather services around the world, then pooled, quality-checked, and averaged to produce the climate records you see here.

Whether a city sits on the coast or deep inland makes a significant difference to its climate. Coastal areas tend to have more stable temperatures year-round, large bodies of water absorb heat slowly in summer and release it gradually in winter, keeping extremes in check. Cities far from the sea don't benefit from that buffer, which is why continental climates tend to have hotter summers and colder winters than their coastal counterparts at the same latitude.

For more on Pohang's weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity, visit our Pohang climate page.