Daegu, South Korea: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2022]

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Traveling to Daegu, South Korea? If you're planning to go to Daegu, we have some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack.

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About your travel guide

Hi! I'm Dev. I've traveled all over the world and in my travels, I have made many packing lists. In this series, my team and I have compiled the most useful information, as well as things we couldn't live without, to help you plan your trip.


When to go to Daegu, South Korea

Based on the climate and weather in Daegu, the best time to go is September. See below for details.

Important essentials for Daegu, South Korea

Here are some general tips on what to wear in Daegu, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.

COVID-19 ESSENTIALS FOR 2022


  • Kids' KN95 masks

    N95 masks are not available for kids. These are a good alternative (and can also be used by adults if N95 masks are not available).


  • Hand sanitizer

    This hand sanitizer is a good plane-friendly option.


  • N95 masks to use in crowded airports

    These N95 masks provide the best level of COVID protection possible.


  • Travel insurance

    If you or a companion get COVID-19, your amazing trip can be ruined. Good travel insurance can help. See plans


  • A vaccine card protector

    Vaccine cards may get worn. An unreadable vaccine card can cause severe consequences. This vaccine card protector helps avoid that.


  • Travel disinfecting wipes

    Use these to sanitize plane and hotel surfaces.

General health necessities

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What to wear/what to pack for Daegu, South Korea by month

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January

January in Daegu can be very chilly and very hazy. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the low 20s F (single digits below 0 C). It tends to rain occasionally. It also snows once in a while. With the colder weather comes lower humidity, which is in the 40% to 50% range on average.

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February

If you go to Daegu in February, you will notice that it is brisk and somewhat hazy. Expect it to rain 5-10 days this month. Daytime temperatures are in the low 40s F (single digits C).

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March

If you are traveling to Daegu in March, you will notice that it is pretty cool, somewhat rainy and very hazy. Expect it to rain a bit less than half of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the low 50s F (low 10s C).

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April

In April, Daegu is relatively cool, somewhat rainy and very hazy. Temperatures routinely are in the 60s F (high 10s C) and about half of the time jump into the low 70s F (low 20s C) range. At night, lows are in the low 40s F (single digits C). This is also a rainy time for Daegu, with several of the days of the month having rain. In April, humidity reaches as high as 50%.

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May

If you visit Daegu during May, you might find that it is a perfect temperature, somewhat rainy and very hazy. Temperatures tend to hover around the 70s F (mid 20s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 50s F (low 10s C). Humidity is generally between 40 and 50% during the day. In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain regularly.

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June

In June, Daegu is hot, somewhat rainy and somewhat hazy. Temperatures routinely are in the low 80s F (high 20s C) and once in a while jump into the low 90s F (low 30s C) range. At night, lows are in the low 60s F (mid 10s C). This is also a rainy time for Daegu, with several of the days of the month having rain. In June, humidity reaches as high as 60%.

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July

July here can be very hot, somewhat rainy and somewhat hazy. Temperatures average in the 80s F (low 30s C) during the day. It rains about half of the time.

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August

August here is constantly hot, somewhat rainy and somewhat hazy. Temperatures average in the high 80s F (low 30s C) during the day. It rains about half of the time.

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September

September in Daegu is warm, somewhat rainy and somewhat hazy. Temperatures average in the high 70s F (mid 20s C) during the day. It rains 5-10 days this month.

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October

October in Daegu is mild and somewhat hazy. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the high 40s F (single digits C). It tends to rain a bit less than half of the time. With the colder weather comes lower humidity, which is in the 40% to 50% range on average.

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November

If you are traveling to Daegu in November, you will notice that it is relatively cool and very hazy. Expect it to rain 5-10 days this month. Daytime temperatures are in the 50s F (low 10s C).

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December

Traveling to Daegu in December, you will notice that it is brisk and very hazy. Expect it to rain sometimes. Daytime temperatures are in the low 40s F (single digits C).

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Activities for Daegu, South Korea

Here are some activity recommendations and activity-specific packing tips for Daegu.

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