Climate - Daegu (South Korea)

In Daegu (or Taegu), a Korean city, located in the southeast of the country, the climate is temperate: winters are cold but sunny, while summers are hot, muggy and rainy. Like the rest of Korea, the city is affected by the monsoon circulation: in winter, the northwest cold currents prevail, while in summer, they will be replaced by hot and humid currents of tropical origin. Spring and autumn are transitional periods, mild and pleasant, especially the month of October.
Here are the average temperatures.

In winter, the average temperature is a few degrees above freezing (0 °C or 32 °F); there are quite mild periods, with highs around or even above 10 °C (50 °F), but also cold periods, and sometimes freezing. In the worst moments, the temperature can drop to -13 °C (9 °F) or even below, though it goes better than in Seoul, where the temperature can reach as low as -20 °C (-4 °F).
Snow is quite rare, both because of the position in the south-east of the country and because of the scarcity of precipitation in winter. Sometimes, however, it can snow.
Spring is mild, but the rains in this season gradually increase. However, owing to the summer monsoon, the rainiest season is summer: from June to August, 600 millimeters (23.5 in) of rain fall. The rains can sometimes be heavy. However, it must be said that the Daegu area, sheltered by the mountains, is one of the least rainy in Korea. In summer, there can be periods of good weather, which can be very hot, with highs about 35 °C (95 °F) and above (actually, given the position of the city, the heat is felt in a particular way).
In autumn, rainfall decreases, and already in October, the rains are quite rare. Here is the average precipitation.



The amount of sunshine in Daegu is good in winter, but also in spring and autumn, when there are several sunny days, but it decreases in summer because of the monsoon, and reaches its minimum in July, when cloudy skies prevail (the percentage of sunshine drops to 34 %). Here are the average sunshine hours per day.

Daegu is the starting point for some important Buddhist temples.
On the slopes of Mount Palgong, 1,193 meters (3,914 ft) high, visible from Daegu to the north of the city, there are a number of Buddhist temples; the temple of Donghwa is located to the north-east of the city, 500 meters (1,600 feet) above sea level, while the Gatbawi Stone Buddha is at 850 meters (2,800 ft) above sea level and to the east.
Not far away from Daegu are two of the three main temples (the Three Jewels Temples) of Korea. About 45 km (28 miles) south-west of the city, and at 650 meters (2,100 ft) of altitude, we find the Haeinsa Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, home to the Tripitaka (Korean Canon), a collection of Buddhist wooden tablets; about 55 km (35 mi) south-east of the city, we find the Tongdosa Temple (the third temple, Songgwangsa, is located 150 km (95 mi) away from the city, in the south-west of the country).
About 60 km (35 mi) east of Daegu, near the coast, we find the complex of Bulguksa, and in the vicinity, 650 meters (2,100 ft) above sea level, we find the Seokguram Grotto, both UNESCO World heritage Sites.



In winter, when the temperature allows, to the southwest of the city, you can visit the Biseulsan Recreational Forest, where you can admire a landscape made up of ice hills and icicles.
From July to early October (and occasionally also in the second half of June), Daegu can be affected by typhoons, the tropical cyclones of South-East Asia.

Best Time

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The best times to visit Daegu are spring and autumn, and in particular from late April to late May and from mid-October to early November.

Daegu - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020

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In January, the coldest month of the year, the weather in Daegu is usually cold. The average temperature is of 1.0 °C (34 °F), with a minimum of -3.7 °C (25.3 °F) and a maximum of 5.8 °C (42.4 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -9.5 °C (15 °F). However, it dropped to -13.9 °C (7 °F) in January 2018.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 12 °C (54 °F). However, it reached 16.5 °C (61.7 °F) in January 2002.
Precipitation amounts to 20 mm (0.8 in), distributed over 4 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 63% of the time.
The average humidity is 50%.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (6 mph).

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In February, the weather in Daegu is usually cold. The average temperature is of 3.3 °C (38 °F), with a minimum of -1.9 °C (28.5 °F) and a maximum of 8.6 °C (47.5 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -7.5 °C (18 °F). However, it dropped to -12.5 °C (9.5 °F) in February 2013.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 17 °C (62.5 °F). However, it reached 22.2 °C (72 °F) in February 1993.
Precipitation amounts to 25 mm (1 in), distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 55 minutes.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 62% of the time.
The average humidity is 48%.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (6 mph).

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In March, the weather in Daegu is usually quite mild. The average temperature is of 8.2 °C (47 °F), with a minimum of 2.5 °C (36.4 °F) and a maximum of 14 °C (57.2 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -3 °C (26.5 °F). However, it dropped to -6.2 °C (20.8 °F) in March 1991.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 22.5 °C (72.5 °F). However, it reached 26.9 °C (80.4 °F) in March 2013.
Precipitation amounts to 50 mm (2 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 57% of the time.
The average humidity is 48%.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).

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In April, the weather in Daegu is usually mild. The average temperature is of 14.2 °C (58 °F), with a minimum of 8 °C (46.5 °F) and a maximum of 20.4 °C (68.8 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 2 °C (35.5 °F). However, it dropped to -2.7 °C (27.1 °F) in April 1991.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 29 °C (84 °F). However, it reached 31.5 °C (88.7 °F) in April 2005.
Precipitation amounts to 70 mm (2.8 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 56% of the time.
The average humidity is 49%.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).

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In May, the weather in Daegu is usually warm. The average temperature is of 19.5 °C (67 °F), with a minimum of 13.3 °C (56 °F) and a maximum of 25.6 °C (78.1 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 8 °C (46.5 °F). However, it dropped to 0.2 °C (32.4 °F) in May 2006.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 32.5 °C (90.5 °F). However, it reached 37.4 °C (99.3 °F) in May 2014.
Precipitation amounts to 80 mm (3.1 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 5 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 53% of the time.
The average humidity is 53%.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (6 mph).

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In June, the weather in Daegu is usually warm to hot. The average temperature is of 23.3 °C (74 °F), with a minimum of 18.3 °C (64.9 °F) and a maximum of 28.4 °C (83.1 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 13.5 °C (56.5 °F). However, it dropped to 9.8 °C (49.6 °F) in June 1998.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 34 °C (93.5 °F). However, it reached 36.4 °C (97.5 °F) in June 1997.
Precipitation amounts to 130 mm (5.1 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 35 minutes. So the days are long. June 21, the summer solstice, is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 40% of the time.
The average humidity is 62%.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (5 mph).

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In July, the weather in Daegu is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 26.4 °C (80 °F), with a minimum of 22.3 °C (72.2 °F) and a maximum of 30.5 °C (86.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 18 °C (64.5 °F). However, it dropped to 14.9 °C (58.8 °F) in July 1993.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 35.5 °C (96.5 °F). However, it reached 39.4 °C (102.9 °F) in July 1994.
Precipitation amounts to 225 mm (8.9 in), distributed over 14 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 20 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 34% of the time.
The average humidity is 71%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 mph).

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In August, the hottest month of the year, the weather in Daegu is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 26.8 °C (80 °F), with a minimum of 22.6 °C (72.8 °F) and a maximum of 31 °C (87.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 18 °C (64.5 °F). However, it dropped to 14.7 °C (58.5 °F) in August 1993.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 36 °C (97 °F). However, it reached 39.2 °C (102.6 °F) in August 1995.
Precipitation amounts to 245 mm (9.6 in), distributed over 13 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 37% of the time.
The average humidity is 71%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 mph).

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In September, the weather in Daegu is usually warm. The average temperature is of 22.0 °C (72 °F), with a minimum of 17.3 °C (63.1 °F) and a maximum of 26.8 °C (80.2 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 11.5 °C (53 °F). However, it dropped to 6.7 °C (44.1 °F) in September 2005.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 32.5 °C (90.5 °F). However, it reached 37.5 °C (99.5 °F) in September 1994.
Precipitation amounts to 140 mm (5.5 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 5.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 44% of the time.
The average humidity is 69%.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (5 mph).

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In October, the weather in Daegu is usually very mild. The average temperature is of 16.1 °C (61 °F), with a minimum of 10.4 °C (50.8 °F) and a maximum of 21.8 °C (71.2 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 4.5 °C (39.5 °F). However, it dropped to 0 °C (32 °F) in October 1997.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 27.5 °C (81 °F). However, it reached 30.7 °C (87.3 °F) in October 1997.
Precipitation amounts to 50 mm (2 in), distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 10 minutes.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 60% of the time.
The average humidity is 62%.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (4 mph).

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In November, the weather in Daegu is usually mild. The average temperature is of 9.3 °C (49 °F), with a minimum of 3.8 °C (38.9 °F) and a maximum of 14.7 °C (58.5 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -2.5 °C (27.5 °F). However, it dropped to -7 °C (19.4 °F) in November 1992.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 22 °C (72 °F). However, it reached 28.8 °C (83.8 °F) in November 2004.
Precipitation amounts to 30 mm (1.2 in), distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 59% of the time.
The average humidity is 58%.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (5 mph).

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In December, the weather in Daegu is usually cold. The average temperature is of 2.8 °C (37 °F), with a minimum of -2.1 °C (28.2 °F) and a maximum of 7.8 °C (46 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -8 °C (18 °F). However, it dropped to -14.4 °C (6.1 °F) in December 2005.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 14.5 °C (58.5 °F). However, it reached 18.6 °C (65.5 °F) in December 1994.
Precipitation amounts to 20 mm (0.8 in), distributed over 4 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 50 minutes. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 62% of the time.
The average humidity is 52%.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 mph).