Tomorrow’s Rainy, Windy Day: 15°C Day & Night
South Korea braces for Nationwide Rain and Strong Winds
SEOUL (AP) — South Korea is preparing for widespread rainfall and strong winds starting Thursday, May 1, according to the Meteorological Agency. While fine dust concentrations are expected to remain at normal levels across most regions, the primary concern is the impending weather system.
Thursday will see cloudy conditions nationwide, with morning low temperatures ranging from 5 to 17 degrees Celsius (41 to 63 degrees fahrenheit). Daytime highs are forecast to reach 16 to 25 degrees Celsius (61 to 77 degrees Fahrenheit).
Rain is expected to begin in the Seoul metropolitan area, Gangwon inland, Chungcheong, Jeolla, Gyeongnam, and Jeju Island during the morning hours (06:00-12:00). By afternoon (12:00-18:00), the rain will spread across the entire country and continue into the evening (18:00-24:00).
The Meteorological Agency warns of notably strong winds, perhaps reaching speeds of 70 kilometers per hour (43 mph), with gusts exceeding 90 kilometers per hour (56 mph) in the central west coast, Jeonbuk west coast, Jeju Island, and Gangwon Mountain areas.
Morning low temperatures in major cities are expected to be: Seoul 14 degrees Celsius (57 degrees Fahrenheit), Incheon 14 degrees Celsius (57 degrees fahrenheit), Chuncheon 9 degrees Celsius (48 degrees Fahrenheit), Gangneung 16 degrees Celsius (61 degrees Fahrenheit), Daejeon 12 degrees Celsius (54 degrees Fahrenheit), Daegu 12 degrees Celsius (54 degrees Fahrenheit), jeonju 14 degrees Celsius (57 degrees Fahrenheit), Gwangju 14 degrees Celsius (57 degrees Fahrenheit), Busan 15 degrees celsius (59 degrees Fahrenheit), and jeju 15 degrees Celsius (59 degrees Fahrenheit).
Daytime high temperatures are forecast as: Seoul 18 degrees Celsius (64 degrees Fahrenheit), Incheon 16 degrees Celsius (61 degrees Fahrenheit), Chuncheon 20 degrees Celsius (68 degrees Fahrenheit), Gangneung 24 degrees Celsius (75 degrees Fahrenheit), Daejeon 23 degrees Celsius (73 degrees Fahrenheit), Daegu 23 degrees Celsius (73 degrees Fahrenheit), Jeonju 23 degrees Celsius (73 degrees fahrenheit), Gwangju 22 degrees Celsius (72 degrees Fahrenheit), Busan 21 degrees Celsius (70 degrees Fahrenheit), and Jeju 23 degrees Celsius (73 degrees Fahrenheit).
A important temperature difference of around 15 degrees Celsius (27 degrees Fahrenheit) between day and night is anticipated,especially in Gangwon,Chungbuk,and Gyeongbuk provinces.
On Friday, May 2, the weather is expected to be partly cloudy nationwide, gradually clearing from the afternoon. Morning low temperatures will range from 6 to 13 degrees Celsius (43 to 55 degrees Fahrenheit), with daytime highs between 17 and 23 degrees Celsius (63 to 73 degrees Fahrenheit).
Saturday, May 3, will be generally cloudy, with rain expected across the country between morning and afternoon. The rain is expected to continue into the night in jeonnam, Gyeongnam, and Jeju Island. Morning lows will be 7 to 13 degrees Celsius (45 to 55 degrees Fahrenheit), and daytime highs will reach 14 to 21 degrees Celsius (57 to 70 degrees Fahrenheit).
Sunday, May 4, is forecast to be clear nationwide. Morning low temperatures will be 6 to 11 degrees Celsius (43 to 52 degrees Fahrenheit), and daytime highs will be 18 to 22 degrees Celsius (64 to 72 degrees Fahrenheit).
Looking ahead to the week of May 5,the nation will be cloudy on Monday due to the edge of high pressure. On Tuesday, May 6, the country will be generally cloudy, with afternoon rain in the metropolitan area and Gangwon Youngseo. Morning lows will be 7 to 13 degrees Celsius (45 to 55 degrees Fahrenheit), and daytime highs will be 17 to 24 degrees Celsius (63 to 75 degrees Fahrenheit).
From Wednesday, May 7, to thursday, May 8, the nation will remain cloudy. Morning low temperatures will be 7 to 13 degrees Celsius (45 to 55 degrees Fahrenheit), and daytime highs will be 17 to 24 degrees Celsius (63 to 75 degrees Fahrenheit).
The Meteorological Agency forecasts generally cloudy conditions from Friday, May 9, to Saturday, May 10. Morning low temperatures will range from 10 to 15 degrees Celsius (50 to 59 degrees Fahrenheit), and daytime highs will be 19 to 25 degrees Celsius (66 to 77 degrees Fahrenheit).
South Korea Weather Update: What to Expect
Table of Contents
- South Korea Weather Update: What to Expect
- What’s the weather forecast across South Korea this week?
- When and where will the rain start?
- How strong will the winds be?
- What are the expected temperature conditions for Thursday?
- Temperature Forecasts in Major Cities (Thursday, May 1st):
- Are there any significant temperature changes expected?
- What’s the weather forecast for Friday, May 2nd?
- What about the weekend weather forecast?
- What’s predicted for the week of May 5th?
What’s the weather forecast across South Korea this week?
The Meteorological Agency has announced that South Korea should brace itself for critically important rainfall and strong winds starting Thursday, may 1st.The primary concern is the approaching weather system, although fine dust concentrations are expected to remain normal across most regions.
When and where will the rain start?
Rain is expected to begin in the following areas during the morning hours of Thursday, May 1st (between 6 AM and 12 PM):
Seoul metropolitan area
Gangwon inland
Chungcheong
Jeolla
Gyeongnam
Jeju island
By the afternoon (12 PM to 6 PM), the rain is predicted to spread across the entire country and continue into the evening (6 PM to 12 AM).
How strong will the winds be?
The Meteorological Agency is warning of notably strong winds. They are forecasting wind speeds that could reach 70 kilometers per hour (43 mph), with gusts exceeding 90 kilometers per hour (56 mph) in these areas:
Central west coast
Jeonbuk west coast
Jeju Island
Gangwon Mountain areas
What are the expected temperature conditions for Thursday?
Morning lows (Thursday, May 1st):
Morning lows will range from 5 to 17 degrees Celsius (41 to 63 degrees Fahrenheit) nationwide.
Daytime Highs (thursday, May 1st):
Daytime highs are forecast to be between 16 and 25 degrees Celsius (61 to 77 degrees Fahrenheit).
Temperature Forecasts in Major Cities (Thursday, May 1st):
Here’s a breakdown of the expected morning low and daytime high temperatures for major cities across South Korea on Thursday, May 1st:
| City | Morning Low (°C/°F) | Daytime High (°C/°F) |
| ———– | ——————- | ——————– |
| Seoul | 14 / 57 | 18 / 64 |
| Incheon | 14 / 57 | 16 / 61 |
| Chuncheon | 9 / 48 | 20 / 68 |
| Gangneung | 16 / 61 | 24 / 75 |
| Daejeon | 12 / 54 | 23 / 73 |
| Daegu | 12 / 54 | 23 / 73 |
| Jeonju | 14 / 57 | 23 / 73 |
| Gwangju | 14 / 57 | 22 / 72 |
| Busan | 15 / 59 | 21 / 70 |
| Jeju | 15 / 59 | 23 / 73 |
Are there any significant temperature changes expected?
Yes, a significant temperature difference of around 15 degrees Celsius (27 degrees Fahrenheit) between day and night is anticipated, particularly in Gangwon, Chungbuk, and Gyeongbuk provinces.
What’s the weather forecast for Friday, May 2nd?
Friday, May 2nd, is expected to be partly cloudy nationwide, with the weather gradually clearing from the afternoon. Morning low temperatures will be between 6 and 13 degrees celsius (43 to 55 degrees Fahrenheit), with daytime highs ranging from 17 to 23 degrees Celsius (63 to 73 degrees Fahrenheit).
What about the weekend weather forecast?
Saturday, May 3rd: generally cloudy conditions are expected, with rain across the country from morning to afternoon. The rain is expected to continue into the night in Jeonnam, Gyeongnam, and Jeju Island. Morning lows will be 7 to 13 degrees Celsius (45 to 55 degrees Fahrenheit),and daytime highs will reach 14 to 21 degrees Celsius (57 to 70 degrees Fahrenheit).
Sunday, May 4th: Clear skies are forecast nationwide. Morning low temperatures will be 6 to 11 degrees Celsius (43 to 52 degrees Fahrenheit), and daytime highs will be 18 to 22 degrees Celsius (64 to 72 degrees fahrenheit).
What’s predicted for the week of May 5th?
The forecast for the week of May 5th includes:
Monday, May 5th: Cloudy.
Tuesday, May 6th: Generally cloudy with afternoon rain in the metropolitan area and Gangwon youngseo. Morning lows will be 7 to 13 degrees Celsius (45 to 55 degrees Fahrenheit),and daytime highs will be 17 to 24 degrees Celsius (63 to 75 degrees Fahrenheit).
Wednesday, May 7th, to Thursday, May 8th: Cloudy. Morning low temperatures will be 7 to 13 degrees Celsius (45 to 55 degrees Fahrenheit), and daytime highs will be 17 to 24 degrees Celsius (63 to 75 degrees Fahrenheit).
Friday, May 9th, to Saturday, May 10th: Generally cloudy.Morning low temperatures will range from 10 to 15 degrees Celsius (50 to 59 degrees fahrenheit), and daytime highs will be 19 to 25 degrees Celsius (66 to 77 degrees Fahrenheit).