Morning rain has stopped in Seoul, where temperatures dropped to 17.5 °C on Thursday [1].
This temperature shift marks a departure from previous days, providing a reprieve from extreme heat as the region transitions into early summer patterns.
The dip in temperature is attributed to cold air moving southward from the north [2]. According to YTN weather caster Won I Da, the current temperature in Seoul is about five °C lower than it was at the same time yesterday [1].
Forecasts indicate that severe high temperatures are not expected for the time being [1]. From Thursday through the weekend and the subsequent holiday, daytime highs in Seoul are projected to remain around 27 °C [1]. Won said this trend aligns with typical early summer weather for the region.
While the temperatures remain moderate, officials warn of very strong UV intensity during the day [1]. Most regions are expected to remain clear, though Gangwon Province may experience weak rain or drizzle [1].
Other areas mentioned in the update include Cheongju, Gwangju, and Changwon [2]. The current weather pattern suggests a stable period of mild heat before the more intense summer temperatures typically arrive in the coming months.
“Seoul temperature is 17.5 °C (about 5 °C cooler than the same time yesterday).”
The arrival of northern cold air is temporarily suppressing the typical rapid rise of early summer temperatures in South Korea. While this provides immediate relief from extreme heat, the persistence of strong UV radiation and the specific localization of rain in Gangwon Province indicate a volatile transition period into the summer season.
