Best time to visit Daegu
Re-score for me — drag the dial — every chart on the page recolours live for your heat limit 27°C
Default 27 °C is the upper edge of the Holiday Climate Index "ideal comfort" band (Scott, Rutty, Amelung & Tang, 2016). Above this, most warm-tourism travellers report measurable discomfort.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
How is this scored? HCI / Steadman / CCI gate — full methodology and citations below.
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Tours in Daegu
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Daegu's Top Attractions on a private tour with a Licensed guide - 2
Busan in Bloom: 2 Days of Coastal Beauty and Calm - 3
Gyeongju One-Day Tour from Daegu: 7 Highlights including Bulguksa - 4
Gyeongju One-Day Tour from Daegu - 5
Suncheon one day tour from Seoul, Busan or Suncheon - 6
UNESCO folk village Andong tour including soju museum from Seoul by KTX train
Last refreshed 2026-06-15.
Similar climatesGyeongju96% · Busan95% · Seoul93%
Other destinations with the most-alike year-round climate to Daegu (apparent temperature, rain hours, sunshine — matched within the same trip-profile). The ±N chip compares each match's typical score for the current month against Daegu's. Based on the 2020-2024 climatology, not this year's actual weather.
Month-by-month
| Month | Temp °C | Feels °C | Rain days | Rain h | Rain h/day | Humidity | Wind km/h | Sun h | UV | Interest | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | -3–6 | 1 | 4 | 56 | 14.0 | 46% | 17 | 172 | 2 | Quiet | 5 |
| Feb | -1–9 | 5 | 4 | 62 | 15.5 | 45% | 18 | 164 | 3 | Quiet | 6 |
| Mar | 3–15 | 12 | 7 | 79 | 11.3 | 44% | 18 | 197 | 4 | Quiet | 7 |
| Apr | 8–21 | 18 | 6 | 69 | 11.5 | 40% | 18 | 207 | 5 | Quiet | 9 |
| May | 13–25 | 24 | 8 | 98 | 12.3 | 44% | 18 | 223 | 6 | Quiet | 9 |
| Jun | 19–30 | 31 | 13 | 140 | 10.8 | 52% | 16 | 208 | 7 | Quiet | 5 |
| Jul | 23–30 | 34 | 22 | 275 | 12.5 | 70% | 16 | 183 | 7 | Quiet | 2 |
| Aug | 23–31 | 36 | 18 | 227 | 12.6 | 68% | 15 | 214 | 7 | Busy | 1 |
| Sep | 19–27 | 29 | 13 | 156 | 12.0 | 68% | 16 | 176 | 5 | Quiet | 6 |
| Oct | 11–21 | 20 | 5 | 64 | 12.8 | 57% | 14 | 194 | 4 | Quiet | 9 |
| Nov | 5–15 | 12 | 4 | 41 | 10.3 | 52% | 16 | 183 | 3 | Peak | 8 |
| Dec | -3–6 | 2 | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | 46% | 18 | 184 | 2 | Peak | 6 |
UV Index in Daegu by Month
UV index in Daegu peaks at 7 (high) in July, dropping to 2 (low) in December. June, July, August have high UV — SPF 30+ and sunglasses recommended.
Best months in detail
October
9/1011–21°C (feels 20°C) · 5 rain days (64h) · 194 sun hours · 57% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 4 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 5 (moderate)
May
9/1013–25°C (feels 24°C) · 8 rain days (98h) · 223 sun hours · 44% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 6 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 8 (very high)
April
9/108–21°C (feels 18°C) · 6 rain days (69h) · 207 sun hours · 40% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 5 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 7 (high)
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January
5/10-3–6°C (feels 1°C) · 4 rain days (56h) · 172 sun hours · 46% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 2 (low)
February
6/10-1–9°C (feels 5°C) · 4 rain days (62h) · 164 sun hours · 45% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 3 (low) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 4 (moderate)
March
7/103–15°C (feels 12°C) · 7 rain days (79h) · 197 sun hours · 44% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 4 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 6 (moderate)
June
5/1019–30°C (feels 31°C) · 13 rain days (140h) · 208 sun hours · 52% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 7 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 9 (very high)
July
2/1023–30°C (feels 34°C) · 22 rain days (275h) · 183 sun hours · 70% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 7 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 10 (very high)
August
1/1023–31°C (feels 36°C) · 18 rain days (227h) · 214 sun hours · 68% humidity · Busy crowd · UV 7 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 9 (very high)
September
6/1019–27°C (feels 29°C) · 13 rain days (156h) · 176 sun hours · 68% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 5 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 7 (high)
November
8/105–15°C (feels 12°C) · 4 rain days (41h) · 183 sun hours · 52% humidity · Peak crowd · UV 3 (low) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 4 (moderate)
December
6/10-3–6°C (feels 2°C) · 2 rain days (23h) · 184 sun hours · 46% humidity · Peak crowd · UV 2 (low)
Frequently asked questions about visiting Daegu
When is the best time to visit Daegu?
October is the highest-scoring month (9/10 on the Holiday Climate Index). Typical conditions: 11–21°C (5 rainy days). The top three months by score are October, May, April.
What is the worst time to visit Daegu?
August is the lowest-scoring month (1/10, capped by extreme heat). Typical conditions: 23–31°C (18 rainy days).
Is Daegu too hot in summer?
3 months (June, July, August) trip the heat deal-breaker in our scoring: apparent temperature crosses the comfort cap, so even with clear skies and low rain the score is held down. Plan around it if heat tolerance is low.
When are crowds lowest in Daegu?
Search-interest seasonality (Google Trends 2021-2025) is lowest in January and peaks in November. Interest tracks both in-trip visitors and lead-time planners, so treat it as a "destination is on people's minds" signal rather than literal arrivals.
Which months in Daegu have good weather but fewer tourists?
April (climate 9/10, crowd index 2) and May (climate 9/10, crowd index 0) — shoulder months with above-average climate and below-median search-interest. Often the best value-for-weather trade.
What is the UV index in Daegu by month?
UV peaks at 7 (high) in July and is lowest in December at 2 (low). Monthly peak values: Jan 2, Feb 3, Mar 4, Apr 5, May 6, Jun 7, Jul 7, Aug 7, Sep 5, Oct 4, Nov 3, Dec 2.
What is the UV index in Daegu in July?
July is the peak UV month in Daegu, with a daily-peak UV index of 7 (high). Apply SPF 30+, wear sunglasses, and seek shade during midday hours.
How high can UV get in Daegu on the sunniest days?
Most days look like the monthly average, but on the sunniest ~1 in 10 days UV climbs higher than the mean suggests. July is the worst case: typical days average UV 7 (high), but the top 10% of days reach UV 10 (very high) — and even higher. Months where the sunniest days routinely exceed the typical reading: February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November. Plan sun protection for the worst case, not the average.
Is air quality in Daegu bad for travelers?
PM2.5 (fine-particle pollution) exceeds the WHO sensitive-group guideline (15 µg/m³) in 12 months: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December. The worst month is March with a typical-day mean of 27 µg/m³ (unhealthy); on the worst 10% of days PM2.5 reaches 46 µg/m³ (hazardous) and higher. People with asthma, heart conditions, or sensitive children may want to avoid these months or limit outdoor activity. Source: CAMS via Open-Meteo.