Heavy Rain to Drench Seoul, Then Scorching Heat for Liberation Day
So, here’s the weather scoop you’ll want to know before making any plans for midweek. Over the next couple of days—especially from the 13th to the 14th—most of the country is expected to get a serious soaking. The heaviest rain will hit the Seoul metropolitan area and the northern parts of Gyeonggi, where torrential downpours of 30 to 50 millimeters an hour are forecast. Some spots in the north could see over 150 millimeters in total, so umbrellas and waterproof shoes aren’t just a suggestion—they’re a must.
The rain will be widespread across the country, though its intensity will vary. In the central regions, especially the capital area, showers could linger into the 14th, while other places like the Chungcheong and southern provinces might get breaks between showers during the day. Expected rainfall totals over the two days look hefty: 50 to 100 millimeters for Seoul, Incheon, and Gyeonggi; 30 to 80 millimeters in inland and mountainous Gangwon; and smaller amounts along the southern coast and Jeju, though even there, localized heavy bursts could happen.
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Temperatures will still be warm despite the rain. Morning lows will hover between 21 and 26 degrees Celsius, and daytime highs will reach 27 to 33 degrees. Air quality, at least, will be on our side—rain and good air circulation will keep fine dust levels at a “good” rating nationwide.
If you’re near the coast, sea conditions will be a bit choppy but manageable for most areas, with waves between half a meter and 2.5 meters depending on location. Offshore, wave heights will be slightly higher, especially in the West Sea.
Now, here’s the twist: once the rain eases up by late on the 14th, summer won’t be done with us yet. Starting on Liberation Day, the 15th, high pressure from the North Pacific will push in hot, humid air from the west. That means the heat will bounce back in full force, and with humidity climbing, the “feels-like” temperature could be even more intense than before. Meteorologists are warning that heatwave advisories might return right after the storms pass.
So, the game plan? Keep your rain gear handy for the next two days, watch out for possible flooding in low-lying areas, and once the skies clear, be ready to switch from umbrella to sunhat in record time. In short, it’s a double feature of August weather drama—first a drenching monsoon performance, followed by a sweltering encore.
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