Daegu weather in January
January is one of the least pleasant months in Daegu: highs of 2°C (35°F) and about 25 mm (1.0 in) of rain on average. Nights average -8°C (17°F) and cloud cover 46% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the 2nd driest month of the year and the coolest. Compared with December, it is cooler and about as wet; February brings highs of 5°C (41°F) and 36 mm (1.4 in) of rain.
Figures are long-term averages for Daegu, the largest city in Daegu. See below for other places.
Is January a good time to visit Daegu?
least pleasant month Weather score 47/100.
January is one of the least pleasant months for weather in Daegu. For better conditions, consider Apr–May, Oct.
Does it rain a lot in Daegu in January?
No, it is usually dry: about 25 mm (1.0 in) falls in an average January. It is the 2nd driest month of the year.
How warm is Daegu in January?
Days average 2°C (35°F) and nights -8°C (17°F).
Daegu weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2°C (35°F) | -8°C (17°F) | 25 mm | 46% | least pleasant |
| February | 5°C (41°F) | -6°C (21°F) | 36 mm | 52% | least pleasant |
| March | 11°C (51°F) | -2°C (28°F) | 52 mm | 54% | fair |
| April | 17°C (63°F) | 4°C (39°F) | 89 mm | 57% | best |
| May | 23°C (74°F) | 10°C (50°F) | 91 mm | 60% | best |
| June | 27°C (81°F) | 15°C (60°F) | 131 mm | 71% | fair |
| July | 28°C (83°F) | 20°C (68°F) | 264 mm | 76% | least pleasant |
| August | 29°C (83°F) | 20°C (69°F) | 242 mm | 67% | least pleasant |
| September | 24°C (75°F) | 15°C (59°F) | 147 mm | 66% | fair |
| October | 19°C (65°F) | 8°C (46°F) | 64 mm | 50% | best |
| November | 11°C (52°F) | 0°C (33°F) | 37 mm | 47% | fair |
| December | 3°C (38°F) | -6°C (21°F) | 24 mm | 43% | least pleasant |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis). Page updated . How we rate months
Weather across Daegu in January
Weather can differ a lot within Daegu: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.