Climate Insights for Pohang Airport

Pohang-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea

Hottest
August
28°C peak
Coldest
January
1°C low
Wettest
September
202mm rain
Best to Visit
May
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Pohang Airport is temperate. The average annual temperature is 15°C and approximately 1214mm of precipitation falls per year. Pohang Airport receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Pohang Airport is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 1°C.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 6° Average: 4° Min: 1° Feb Max: 8° Average: 5° Min: 2° Mar Max: 12° Average: 9° Min: 6° Apr Max: 16° Average: 13° Min: 11° May Max: 20° Average: 18° Min: 16° Jun Max: 23° Average: 21° Min: 20° Jul Max: 27° Average: 25° Min: 24° Aug Max: 28° Average: 27° Min: 25° Sep Max: 24° Average: 23° Min: 21° Oct Max: 20° Average: 18° Min: 16° Nov Max: 15° Average: 12° Min: 9° Dec Max: 8° Average: 5° Min: 3°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Pohang Airport vary considerably across the year, with a 27°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 28°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 1°C and an average of 4°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 4°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between November and December, with a 7°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 38mm Snow: 1mm Feb Precipitation: 42mm Snow: 1mm Mar Precipitation: 72mm Snow: 2mm Apr Precipitation: 94mm Snow: 0mm May Precipitation: 77mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 119mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 195mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 186mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 202mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 108mm Snow: 0mm Nov Precipitation: 48mm Snow: 0mm Dec Precipitation: 33mm Snow: 0mm
Precipitation
Snow

Pohang Airport is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1214mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 101mm per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 202mm of rainfall. July and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 33mm. That's 169mm less than September, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h 25km/h 30km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 28km/h Feb Wind Speed: 26km/h Mar Wind Speed: 24km/h Apr Wind Speed: 24km/h May Wind Speed: 21km/h Jun Wind Speed: 19km/h Jul Wind Speed: 20km/h Aug Wind Speed: 20km/h Sep Wind Speed: 22km/h Oct Wind Speed: 23km/h Nov Wind Speed: 24km/h Dec Wind Speed: 27km/h
Wind Speed

Pohang Airport is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 23km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 28km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 19km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 9km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 27km/h in winter, 23km/h in spring, 20km/h in summer, 23km/h in autumn.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

89 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Pohang Airport, which began on March 20, 2026. Pohang Airport is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in August at around 28°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 1°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 6 to 20°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 243mm for the season, averaging 81mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 23km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 20 to 28°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 500mm across the season with a monthly average of 167mm. Winds are moderate at around 20km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 9 to 24°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 358mm across the season with a monthly average of 119mm. Winds are moderate at around 23km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 1 to 8°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 113mm over the season and a monthly average of 38mm. Winds are strong, averaging 27km/h. A warm coat and layers are recommended, especially for early mornings and evenings.

Best Time to Visit

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr 13°
May 18°
Jun 21°
Jul 25°
Aug 27°
Sep 23°
Oct 18°
Nov 12°
Dec

The best time to visit Pohang Airport is during May, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 77mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 28°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 1°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely — pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Pohang Airport based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
1 °C
6 °C
28 km/h
38 mm
1 cm
Feb
2 °C
8 °C
26 km/h
42 mm
1 cm
Mar Current
6 °C
12 °C
24 km/h
72 mm
2 cm
Apr
11 °C
16 °C
24 km/h
94 mm
0 cm
May
16 °C
20 °C
21 km/h
77 mm
0 cm
Jun
20 °C
23 °C
19 km/h
119 mm
0 cm
Jul
24 °C
27 °C
20 km/h
195 mm
0 cm
Aug
25 °C
28 °C
20 km/h
186 mm
0 cm
Sep
21 °C
24 °C
22 km/h
202 mm
0 cm
Oct
16 °C
20 °C
23 km/h
108 mm
0 cm
Nov
9 °C
15 °C
24 km/h
48 mm
0 cm
Dec
3 °C
8 °C
27 km/h
33 mm
0 cm
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