Daegu weather in April

April in Daegu: nice, a little rain — one of the best months to visit.

Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Daegu🇰🇷 South Korea · Korea · City85
  1. 58Jan
  2. 67Feb
  3. 76Mar
  4. 85Apr
  5. 90May
  6. 75Jun
  7. 56Jul
  8. 59Aug
  9. 72Sep
  10. 83Oct
  11. 78Nov
  12. 63Dec

#2 of 12 months in Daegu · #351 of 1413 destinations to visit in April · comfort 85/100 (tier A)

Days
21°C
Nights
8°C
Wet days
7
Sun
9.3 h
Humidity
61%
Daylight
13 h
Daegu, South Korea
Photo: Khan ishaan · Pexels

Traveller notes on Daegu in April

South Korea forum threads tracking cherry blossom timing note Daegu's blooms typically start around late March, meaning by mid-to-late April the blossoms have generally already fallen in this region - worth knowing before planning a bloom-chasing trip here specifically. On general April weather, posters described mostly clear days punctuated by brief but sometimes heavy rain showers, daytime highs reaching the upper 60s Fahrenheit by late April, and nights still cool enough to want a light layer even though a heavy jacket isn't necessary.
GyeongsangProvinceRegular · April · 1 month ago · Read more on Tripadvisor ↗

Other months in Daegu

South Korea-forum threads on yellow dust season place the risk squarely across March into April, driven by wind patterns from China that make it genuinely unpredictable - the standing advice is to carry a mask from a convenience store or pharmacy just in case, since there's no way to know from a forecast alone whether a given week will be affected. Setting the dust aside, March itself is described as sunny most days as the country slowly warms toward spring, still cool enough that layers matter. Daegu's own record: 15C days feeling like 12C, 3C nights, 64mm of rain across 7.6 days, a late 4cm of snowfall still possible and 8.8 hours of sun. The number the dust discussion doesn't quite capture: AQI runs 75 here even on an ordinary March day, well before any dust event pushes it higher.
DustMaskSpringRegular · March · 1 month ago · Read more on Tripadvisor ↗
Forum posters cite late-November daytime temperatures in Daegu around 7-10C, with cold fronts capable of pushing overnight lows down to -2 or -3C - posters compare the general feel to a Sheffield December. Posters describe South Korea's November more broadly as ranging roughly 0-10C depending on time of day and how far into the month, consistently recommending thick jackets or coats with layers underneath. Posters generally describe November as sitting in an awkward gap season-wise, past peak autumn foliage but before any real snow, though the cool, dry weather itself stays comfortable for walking and sightseeing. Posters generally rate November as a genuinely chilly but manageable time to visit Daegu, proper winter-transition layers the main preparation needed.
Tripadvisor community · November · 1 month ago · Read more on Tripadvisor ↗
Daegu forum regulars, drawing on the broader Korea autumn conversation, split October cleanly: if you want warm weather, September is recommended; if you want to see autumn colors, the end of October/beginning of November is best — October itself sits as the genuine transition between the two. Daegu's own specific autumn draw is the Daegu Arboretum's chrysanthemum festival, running the second and third week and weekend of November, just past the target month, with regulars already praising the site's foliage through October. Standard regional framing applies: crisp air, comfortable temperatures, good conditions for both city sightseeing and countryside day trips. Our record: 20°C days, 10.9°C nights, 3.8 rain days and 8.6 hours of sun — mild and dry, matching the “genuine transition, foliage building toward its peak” read.
Tripadvisor community · October · 1 month ago · Read more on Tripadvisor ↗
Daegu forum regulars, drawing on the broader South Korea conversation, call May and June the country's best-weather stretch: mild weather, a good month to visit, though afternoons can run a little hotter than expected, with temperatures going up to 23-26°C. Standard packing: short sleeves for the day, a thin layer for the evening, since nights stay noticeably cooler than the afternoon peak. Daegu's specific spring draw is cherry blossom season at Palgongsan mountain and Donghwasa Temple, regulars calling the sight genuinely memorable rather than a routine seasonal note. Our record: 24.4°C days, 13.6°C nights, 7.2 rain days and 9.7 hours of sun — mild-to-warm and reasonably dry, matching the “best weather stretch, can run warm” read.
Tripadvisor community · May · 1 month ago · Read more on Tripadvisor ↗

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Daegu climate normals — April

Daytime high21°C / 69°F😎 nice
Nighttime low8°C / 47°F
Feels like (high)19°C / 66°F
Rainfall77 mm / 3 in🌦 some rain
Rainy days7 days
Humidity61%💧 humid
Dew point5°C / 40°F
Sunshine9.3 h/day
Daylight13.1 h
Wind14 km/h / 9 mph
Snowfall0.1 cm / 0 in
Air quality (US AQI)77🙂 moderate

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

Crowds in Daegu in April

How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.

BusyBiseulsan royal azalea, school holidays in 3 of the markets that fill it(estimated)

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Best months for Daegu's weather

Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).

Best weatherDaegu's best weather comes in April, May and October — separate windows, not one continuous season.

April includes Cherry blossom.

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What's on in Daegu in April

Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.

  • Nature

    Cherry blossom

    22 Mar – 8 Apr · usually

    Daegu blooms a little ahead of Seoul, usually from the last week of March. The walks around Suseongmot Lake, the Apsan cable car and the Palgongsan loop road are the local favourites. Source ↗

  • Nature

    Biseulsan royal azalea

    25 Apr – 15 May · usuallyWildflowers & bloomsCrowded

    The plateau below the summit turns pink for a fortnight and the shuttle road up from Yuga queues from early morning at weekends. Miss the shuttle and it is a long climb to see it.

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Nearby, and something's on

Within 300 km of Daegu — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.

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Daegu in April — FAQ

Is April a good time to visit Daegu?
April in Daegu: nice, a little rain — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #2 of 12 months for Daegu on SeasonMap's comfort score (85/100).
What is the weather like in Daegu in April?
In April, Daegu averages a daily high of 20.5°C and a low of 8.2°C, with about 76.9 mm of rain over roughly 6.9 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Daegu in April?
Daegu has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 77 in April.

Within 300 km: Busan's Cherry blossom around 25 Mar – 10 Apr, and Seoul's Cherry blossom around 28 Mar – 15 Apr.