Mud festival in South Korea
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In Daegu, October brings high daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), with nights cooling to 9°C (48°F). Some rainfall is to be expected.
If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, October is one of the best months to visit Daegu.
Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Daegu - and find the best time to visit.
50-year average (1976-2025)
Based on our historical records, temperatures in Daegu typically drop from around 24°C (75°F) at the start of October to approximately 19°C (66°F) by the end. Nights are cool, with lows typically ranging from 7°C (45°F) to 14°C (57°F).
50-year average (1976-2025)
Average daily rainfall for each day of the month based on long-term records.
Browse day-by-day weather records for Daegu spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual temperatures, rainfall, and conditions recorded on each day.
The extremes listed below come from historical weather data collected in Daegu from 1976 through 2025.
Find out more about the weather in South Korea and which places have the best travel conditions in this month. See all of South Korea in October →
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Pleasant temperatures in October mean you can pack light but flexibel pieces. Think cotton t-shirts, comfortable walking shorts, and one warmer layer for evenings. A light sweater or denim jacket works well. Rain gear is recommended, you can expect wet weather on multiple days. And with plenty of sunshine hours, don’t forget sunglasses, sunscreen, and maybe a sun hat.
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
Temperature Rainfall Sunshine Humidity
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