Best Time to Visit Daegu, Daegu, South Korea
Daegu is at its sunniest and driest in October.
The best time to visit Daegu for sunny, dry weather is October — 1 month of the year fit our sunny profiles at this specific location. The drier stretch runs through October–May; the wetter half falls in June–September. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 0°C / 32°F in January to 26°C / 78.8°F in August, with rainfall from 17 mm / 0.7 in (December) to 228 mm / 9 in (July). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Daegu, Daegu, Korea, Republic of's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Daegu's climate is broadly strongly continental. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| October | 15.2°C59.4°F | 43 mm1.7″ | Sunny & Mild |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Daegu?
The best time to visit Daegu for sunny, dry weather is October. At the city itself, the warmest month is August averaging 26°C / 78.8°F, and the driest is December with about 17 mm / 0.7 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Daegu's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in Daegu?
The rainy season at Daegu, Daegu runs through June–September, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 82 mm / 3.2 in. The wettest single month is July (228 mm / 9 in).
What is the driest month in Daegu?
The driest month in Daegu is December, averaging about 17 mm / 0.7 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 2.3°C / 36.1°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Daegu?
The least comfortable months for travel to Daegu — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, March, June, July, August, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 228 mm / 9 in in July, and the coldest month averages 0°C / 32°F.
Is Daegu climate different from Korea, Republic of overall?
Yes, usually. Our Daegu figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our Korea, Republic of figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Daegu specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.