Weekly weather forecast: Temperatures to drop after weekend rain

Seoul and Gangneung: Temperatures to drop after weekend rain

Seoul and Gangneung are forecast to have a mix of sunny and rainy days this week, with temperatures dropping sharply after the weekend. Both cities will be sunny on Friday, October 16, and Saturday, October 17, with highs of 23–24°C in Seoul and 21–24°C in Gangneung. On Sunday, October 18, a cold front will raise the chance of precipitation to 70–80% in both cities. Heavy rain or storms are forecast in Seoul, while Gangneung is expected to be cloudy before rain arrives. A chilly morning is forecast on Thursday, October 22, with lows falling to 7°C in both cities.

Busan and Jeju: More rainy days in the middle of the week

Busan and Jeju will be sunny early in the week, followed by more rainy days around midweek. Both areas will be sunny on Friday, October 16, and Saturday, October 17, with highs of 24–26°C in Busan and 24–25°C in Jeju. The cold front is forecast to bring heavy rain or storms to Busan on Monday, October 19. On Tuesday, October 20, Busan has an 80% chance of precipitation, with occasional breaks in the rain. Jeju has a 70% chance of precipitation and is forecast to be cloudy with occasional rain. Both areas are forecast to be sunny on Thursday, October 22, with lows of 11°C in Busan and 14°C in Jeju.

Late-week temperature contrast: Seoul and Gangneung versus Busan and Jeju

On Wednesday, October 21, and Thursday, October 22, lows in Seoul and Gangneung will be noticeably lower than in Busan and Jeju. On Wednesday, lows are forecast to fall to 9°C in Seoul and 10°C in Gangneung, while Busan will have a low of 13°C and Jeju a low of 16°C. On Thursday, lows in Seoul and Gangneung will fall to 7°C, compared with 11°C in Busan and 14°C in Jeju. The chance of precipitation in Busan and Jeju will be low at 10%, and skies are forecast to be clear.