Daegu weather in August
August in Daegu: sweltering, soaked, with muggy air — a gamble, with 14 rainy days.
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
#10 of 12 months in Daegu · #1099 of 1413 destinations to visit in August · comfort 59/100 (tier D)
- Days
- 32°C
- Nights
- 23°C
- Wet days
- 14
- Sun
- 9.1 h
- Humidity
- 80%
- Daylight
- 14 h

Traveller notes on Daegu in August
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Daegu climate normals — August
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Daegu in August
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.
BusySummer break (yeoreum banghak) in South Korea, school holidays in 3 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
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).
Toughest weatherDaegu's best weather comes in April, May and October — separate windows, not one continuous season.
August coincides with Daefrica: the summer heat.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Daegu in August
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Hazard
Daefrica: the summer heat
15 Jul – 25 Aug · usuallyExtreme heatDaegu sits in a basin that traps the heat, and the nickname the city gave itself says the rest. Sightseeing here becomes an early-morning and after-dark activity for about six weeks. Source ↗
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 August — FAQ
- Is August a good time to visit Daegu?
- August in Daegu: sweltering, soaked, with muggy air — a gamble, with 14 rainy days. It ranks #10 of 12 months for Daegu on SeasonMap's comfort score (59/100).
- What is the weather like in Daegu in August?
- In August, Daegu averages a daily high of 32°C and a low of 23.4°C, with about 167.5 mm of rain over roughly 13.5 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Daegu in August?
- Daegu has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 73 in August.
Within 300 km: Busan's Beaches officially open around 1 Jul – 31 Aug.