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Daegu weather in January: what to wear and pack

January is one of the drier months (2nd driest) and the coldest in Daegu. On average it rains on 3 of 31 days, with highs of 6°C (43°F) and lows of -3°C (26°F).

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6°C (43°F)High

-3°C (26°F)Low

3Rainy days

17 mmRainfall

47%Humidity

Rainy day = 1 mm or more of rain. Of these, about 0 days get 10 mm or more. Average of the last 30 years.

What to wear in Daegu in January

A warm coat, layers and closed shoes.

What to pack

Hand warmers, gloves and a hat — nights fall to -3°C (26°F)
Non-slip shoes — below freezing on many nights
Plug adapter (if needed) — Korea uses 220V with Type C/F round two-pin sockets

Compared with nearby months

Rain is similar to December.

Will it rain on your travel dates?

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Public holidays in January 2027

Jan 1 — New Year's Day

Korea travel basics

Time zone	Korea Standard Time (UTC+9), no daylight saving
Power	220V, 60Hz, Type C/F (round two-pin) sockets
Money	Korean won (KRW). Cards are accepted almost everywhere
Entry	Visa and K-ETA rules change — check the official K-ETA site and your government's travel advice

Sunrise 7:34, sunset 17:33 on January 15 (local time) — about 9 h 59 min of daylight.

Observed at Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA) station 143, 1996–2025 daily records. How we calculate