Daegu
City in South Korea
Daegu is a city in South Korea with a population of approximately 2.4 million people. Located 236 kilometers from Seoul, it offers visitors a mix of sports facilities and historic sites like Donghwasa.
What to see
The city features several prominent sports venues, including Daegu Samsung Lions Park and Daegu iM Bank Park. For those interested in cultural and religious sites, Donghwasa is a notable destination.
When to go
The weather varies significantly throughout the year. Spring, specifically May, brings pleasant daily highs of 24 °C with moderate rainfall. Autumn, particularly October, also offers comfortable conditions with highs of 20 °C and relatively low precipitation. Summers are hot and wet, with daily highs reaching 29 °C to 30 °C in July and August, accompanied by heavy rainfall on 15 to 17 days each month. Winters are cold, with January seeing daily lows of -5 °C.
Getting there
Daegu International Airport is located within the city, just 6 kilometers away, making it the most accessible entry point for travelers.
Top sights in Daegu
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 30 °C. The wettest is August, with about 210 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 4 | 7 | 12 | 19 | 24 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 25 | 20 | 13 | 6 |
| Average low, °C | -5 | -3 | 1 | 7 | 13 | 18 | 22 | 22 | 17 | 10 | 3 | -3 |
| Rainfall, mm | 19 | 26 | 41 | 58 | 73 | 128 | 205 | 210 | 128 | 30 | 28 | 14 |
| Rainy days | 4 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 11 | 17 | 15 | 12 | 6 | 6 | 3 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Daegu (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
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