Daegu
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Generally suitable with routine precautions
Travelers to South Korea should review updated arrival guidelines, such as submitting e-Arrivals cards upon entry.
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Daegu month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Daegu are typically April, May and October, with average daytime highs around 20–25°C. August is usually the warmest month (average high 32°C), January the coldest (average low -4°C), and July the wettest (about 248 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5.2 | -3.7 | 26 | 7.7 |
| February | 7.8 | -2.0 | 30 | 8.4 |
| March | 14.7 | 3.2 | 63 | 8.6 |
| April | 20.3 | 8.6 | 82 | 9.2 |
| May | 25.3 | 13.5 | 95 | 9.7 |
| June | 29.4 | 18.7 | 153 | 9.2 |
| July | 30.8 | 22.9 | 248 | 8.4 |
| August | 31.9 | 23.4 | 196 | 9.7 |
| September | 26.3 | 18.5 | 188 | 7.5 |
| October | 20.5 | 11.4 | 88 | 7.8 |
| November | 14.3 | 4.1 | 33 | 8.2 |
| December | 6.4 | -2.5 | 24 | 7.7 |
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People and places shaping Daegu
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Research updated Thursday, October 29, 2026Past and future events in Daegu
Upcoming
- 2027 ISSF World Shooting Championships
Wikidata records Daegu as the event location.
Previously
- Documented history · 1500
Archaeological investigations in the Greater Daegu area have revealed a large number of settlements and burials of the prehistoric Mumun pottery period (around 1500–300 BC).
- Documented history and Mumun pottery period settlements
Archaeological investigations in the Greater Daegu area have revealed a large number of settlements and burials of the prehistoric Mumun pottery period around 1500–300 BC.
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01 · OverviewDaegu, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Daegu took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Daegu
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Daegu
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Daegu
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Daegu
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Daegu
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Daegu
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01 · Q&AWhere is Daegu located and what are its coordinates?
Daegu is situated in South Korea at geographic coordinates 35.8703, 128.5911, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Daegu?
Daegu has a recorded population of approximately 2,365,523 and observes the Asia/Seoul time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Daegu?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Daegu include KO-KR, English, with KRW used for local transactions.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Daegu?
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