Daytime temperatures in some areas will approach 30 degrees Celsius this weekend, making it feel like early summer.

Citizens are strolling lightly dressed on the streets of Myeongdong, Jung-gu, Seoul. Photo by Jin-Hyung Kang aymsdream@

Citizens are strolling lightly dressed on the streets of Myeongdong, Jung-gu, Seoul. Photo by Jin-Hyung Kang aymsdream@

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Most regions nationwide will be under the influence of high pressure this weekend. As a result, it will be clear during the day, and temperatures will be considerably higher than the average for this time of year. Weekend daytime temperatures will rise to around 25 degrees Celsius, mainly inland, which is 2 to 4 degrees higher than on the 12th (20~27 degrees Celsius).


On Saturday the 13th, the nationwide morning low temperatures are expected to be between 8 and 15 degrees Celsius, with daytime highs ranging from 20 to 28 degrees Celsius. On Sunday the 14th, morning lows will be 8 to 15 degrees Celsius, and daytime highs are forecasted to be 20 to 29 degrees Celsius.


On the 14th, daytime temperatures in Seoul are expected to soar up to 29 degrees Celsius. Inland areas of Gyeonggi such as Goyang, Gwacheon, Namyangju, Guri, and Hwaseong, as well as Gangwon Yeongseo regions including Chuncheon, Wonju, and Hongcheon, will also see daytime temperatures rise to 29 degrees Celsius. The weather will be clear over the weekend, resulting in a large temperature difference between day and night of around 15 to 20 degrees Celsius.


The air will be dry in most parts of the country. In particular, the air will be very dry in Seoul and some eastern parts of Gyeonggi, inland and mountainous areas of Gangwon, and Chungbuk (Cheongju), where dry weather warnings have been issued.



Air quality will generally be good over the weekend. However, fine dust levels will temporarily reach 'bad' levels on the morning of the 13th in Daegu and Ulsan, and on the morning of the 14th in Incheon, southern Gyeonggi, and Chungnam.


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