As the Chuseok holiday concludes, a series of light rain showers are anticipated across various regions in South Korea. The holiday, which lasted five days, saw visitors engaging in festivities, notably at the Inje Autumn Flower Festival, despite the drizzles.
Weather Forecast Following Chuseok Holiday
The Korea Meteorological Administration has issued a weather forecast indicating that rain will taper off on October 8. Expect predominantly cloudy skies nationwide, with intermittent light rainfall at different times throughout the day.
Expected Rain Distribution
- Incheon and southern Gyeonggi: Early morning rain
- Jeolla region, North Chungcheong, and northern Gyeongsang: Afternoon rain
- Gangwon’s eastern coastline and mountainous areas: Afternoon rain
- Ulsan and eastern North Gyeongsang: Evening rain
Rainfall Predictions
The anticipated precipitation amounts vary by region:
| Region | Predicted Rainfall (mm) |
|---|---|
| Incheon and Southern Gyeonggi | 5-30 |
| Gangwon Interior | 5-30 |
| Daejeon and Sejong | 5-30 |
| North Jeolla | 5-30 |
| Gwangju and South Jeolla | 5-20 |
| North Gyeongsang Interior | 10-40 |
| Jeju Island | 5 |
Temperature Outlook
Morning temperatures are expected to remain similar to those observed on October 7. However, daytime highs will see a noticeable increase:
- Seoul: Low 17°C, High 27°C
- Incheon: Low 17°C, High 26°C
- Chuncheon: Low 16°C, High 26°C
- Gangneung: Low 18°C, High 22°C
- Daejeon: Low 19°C, High 25°C
- Daegu: Low 19°C, High 25°C
- Jeonju: Low 20°C, High 27°C
- Gwangju: Low 20°C, High 27°C
- Busan: Low 22°C, High 26°C
- Jeju: Low 22°C, High 26°C
Air Quality
Overall, the fine dust concentration across the country is expected to remain in the “good” category, providing a pleasant end to the Chuseok holiday.
