AI-generatedAndong at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct
- Warmest month
- Aug · 31°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,300 h
- Rain a year
- 1,030 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC+9
- Elevation
- 103 m
Climate in Andong
Andong has warm to hot summers and cold winters with occasional snow. August is the warmest month with average highs of 31 °C, while January is the coolest at 4 °C. With around 2,300 hours of sunshine a year, Andong is sunny; May is the sunniest month with 7.6 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Andong
The best time to visit Andong is from April to June and from September to October. In September and October, though, the typhoon season is at its peak: check the forecast before you go. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from April to May and from September to October. Rain is frequent from July to August; the wettest month is July with 218 mm.
Andong through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Andong in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 13–25 °C by day
- 7.3 h of sun a day
- 22 rainy days in all
Andong in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 28–31 °C by day
- 5.8 h of sun a day
- 35 rainy days in all
Andong in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 13–26 °C by day
- 5.6 h of sun a day
- 18 rainy days in all
Andong in winter
Dec – Feb
Fair
- 4–7 °C by day
- 6.4 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Apr – May, Sep – Oct
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Jul – Aug
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Andong for you.
Your best months: April – May, October
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: April – June, September – October
October is the peak of the typhoon season Hurricane season
Good forSightseeing & walks
Keep in mindStorm season
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 12°
- Midday, 13:00: about 21°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 20°
- Evening, 20:00: about 14°
- Night, 23:00: about 12°
06:3117:50
Cool evenings: pack a jumper or a jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:15–07:06 · evening 17:15–18:06
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:05–06:15 · evening 18:06–18:16
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Andong compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 23° at the start of the month to 17° at the end. The days get 1.1 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 23° | 17° |
| Night-time low | 12° | 5° |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | 10.8 h |
What is the weather like in Andong in October?
In October, Andong is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 57 mm in total. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Andong.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 19 min06:31 – 17:50
- UV index
- 5 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 13 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 49 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snow
- Time zone
- UTC+9offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %52 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %94 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
Compare two months in Andong
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
October and April bring similar holiday weather to Andong (score 89 and 88). In April, days are 1 °C cooler than in October. April has 2 more rainy days. The sun shines an hour longer a day in April.
| Month | October | April |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 89 | 88 |
| Daytime high | 21° | 20° |
| Night-time low | 8° | 6° |
| Sunshine | 6.1 h | 7.4 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 5better | 7 |
| Rainfall | 57 mmbetter | 74 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Andong month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
41January4° · 6.3 h
In January, Andong is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−7 °C). Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 19 mm in total. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Andong.
Andong in January43February7° · 6.9 h
In February, Andong is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−5 °C). The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 27 mm in total. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Andong.
Andong in February62March13° · 6.9 h
In March, Andong is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 53 mm. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Andong.
Andong in March88April20° · 7.4 h
In April, Andong is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 74 mm. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Andong.
Andong in April88May25° · 7.6 h
In May, Andong is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 7.6 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 89 mm. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Andong.
Andong in May75June28° · 6.7 h
In June, Andong is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 117 mm. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Andong.
Andong in June49July30° · 5.2 h
In July, Andong is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. Expect around 5.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 218 mm in total. On about 16 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Andong.
Andong in July48August31° · 5.6 h
In August, Andong is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. Expect around 5.6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 176 mm in total. On about 18 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Andong.
Andong in August77September26° · 5.2 h
In September, Andong is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. Expect around 5.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 147 mm. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Andong.
Andong in September89October21° · 6.1 h
In October, Andong is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 57 mm in total. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Andong.
Andong in October64November13° · 5.6 h
In November, Andong is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. Expect around 5.6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 33 mm in total. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Andong.
Andong in November40December6° · 6.0 h
In December, Andong is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−5 °C). Expect around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 20 mm in total. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Andong.
Andong in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Andong
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Frost below 0°
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- muggy month (15+ muggy days)
CoolOctober: nights around 8°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in January (−7°), the warmest in August (22°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from July to August; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in June and in September. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from November to April, so the room should be heated. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 66 days a year, mostly from July to August.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 41 | 4° | −7° | 6.3 h | 3 | 19 |
| FebruaryFeb | 43 | 7° | −5° | 6.9 h | 4 | 27 |
| MarchMar | 62 | 13° | 0° | 6.9 h | 7 | 53 |
| AprilApr | 88 | 20° | 6° | 7.4 h | 7 | 74 |
| MayMay | 88 | 25° | 12° | 7.6 h | 8 | 89 |
| JuneJun | 75 | 28° | 17° | 6.7 h | 8 | 117 |
| JulyJul | 49 | 30° | 21° | 5.2 h | 14 | 218 |
| AugustAug | 48 | 31° | 22° | 5.6 h | 13 | 176 |
| SeptemberSep | 77 | 26° | 16° | 5.2 h | 9 | 147 |
| OctoberOct | 89 | 21° | 8° | 6.1 h | 5 | 57 |
| NovemberNov | 64 | 13° | 1° | 5.6 h | 5 | 33 |
| DecemberDec | 40 | 6° | −5° | 6.0 h | 4 | 20 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
36.57° N, 128.72° E · 103 m · Asia/Seoul
Sunshine hours in Andong
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 6.1 of 11.3 hours of daylight in Andong, 54 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 2 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Andong: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Andong has about 5 rainy days with 57 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Andong
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 5 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 10).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 25 min
- Fair skin
- about 35 min
- Light brown skin
- about 50 min
- Olive skin
- about 60 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind and clouds in Andong
How breezy and how cloudy Andong is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Andong typically peaks at 13 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 49 % of the sky over Andong: variable cloud, with about 6.1 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Andong
How often the day gets hot in Andong (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Andong has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 21 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Planning a trip to Andong
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Andong in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Andong has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 89) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 41).
- 80
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Excellent
- 18 °C by day
- 7.3 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
- 85
May half-term
May – Jun
Excellent
- 26 °C by day
- 7.4 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 48
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 30 °C by day
- 5.5 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
- 89
October half-term
Oct
ExcellentBest holidays
- 21 °C by day
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Keep in mind: Storm season
- 41
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Fair
- 5 °C by day
- 6.2 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 11 h 25 min
- Distance
- 9,050 km
- Time zone
- UTC+9
- Jet lag
- About 8 days (8 h east)
Rule of thumb for flying east: for a few days before, go to bed and get up a little earlier, and get plenty of morning light at your destination.
Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Storm season
Andong lies in an area that Pacific typhoons can reach. The typhoon season runs from June to November, with most storms from August to October. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
- January
- February
- March
- April
- May
- June: Season
- July: Season
- August: Peak
- September: Peak
- October: Peak
- November: Season
- December
Official season dates of the regional warning centres (NOAA, JMA, IMD, Météo-France, BoM, Fiji Meteorological Service); not a forecast.
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Andong compared
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Andong vs Daegu
In October the holiday weather in Andong and Daegu is about equally good (score 89 vs 90). During the day Daegu is 1 °C warmer than Andong. Daegu gets one more hour of sunshine a day.
| in October | Andong | Daegu |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 89 | 90 |
| Daytime high | 21° | 22° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 5 | 5 |
| Best time | Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct | Apr – May, Sep – Nov |
Through the year
South Korea in October: the best places
In October, Andong ranks 8 of 28 destinations in this country.
- Yeosu22°21°92
- 2Suncheon22°21°91
- 3Daegu22°90
- 4Changwon22°22°90
- 5Busan23°22°90
- 6Gwangju22°90
- 7Mokpo22°19°90
- 8AndongThis page21°89
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Frequently asked questions about Andong
When is the best time to visit Andong?
The best time to visit Andong is from April to June and from September to October. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Andong?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 31 °C and nights around 22 °C. January is the coolest month at 4 °C.
When does it rain most in Andong?
Rain is frequent from July to August; the wettest month is July with 218 mm. The driest month is January with 19 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Andong get?
Andong gets around 2,300 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is May with 7.6 hours a day; in July there are 5.2 hours a day.
What time zone is Andong in?
Andong is on UTC+9 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Andong?
A nonstop flight from London to Andong takes about 11 h 25 min, for a straight-line distance of about 9,050 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
When is typhoon season in Andong?
Andong lies in an area that Pacific typhoons can reach. The typhoon season runs from June to November, with most storms from August to October. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
Which school holidays are best for Andong?
Andong has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 89) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 41). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 80, May half-term 85, summer holidays 48, October half-term 89, Christmas holidays 41.