On Sunday, the 22nd, rain will fall in most areas nationwide until morning, after which the midday temperature will rise to around 30 degrees.

On the 18th, citizens pass through the floor fountain at Gwanghwamun Square in Jongno-gu, Seoul. /Courtesy of News1

According to the Korea Meteorological Administration, rain will continue until dawn in southern Gangwon, Chungbuk, and Jeolla regions, while in the Gyeongsang region, it will last until morning but will mostly stop after that. Rain is also forecasted to continue in Jeju Island until the afternoon.

The morning low is expected to be between 16 and 22 degrees, while the afternoon high is expected to be between 26 and 31 degrees. In some areas, the maximum perceived temperature will exceed 31 degrees.

The expected low temperatures in major cities are ▲Seoul 19 degrees ▲Incheon 19 degrees ▲Chuncheon 17 degrees ▲Gangneung 22 degrees ▲Daejeon 18 degrees ▲Daegu 19 degrees ▲Jeonju 19 degrees ▲Gwangju 19 degrees ▲Busan 21 degrees ▲Jeju 20 degrees.

The maximum temperatures are expected to be ▲Seoul 29 degrees ▲Incheon 26 degrees ▲Chuncheon 30 degrees ▲Gangneung 31 degrees ▲Daejeon 29 degrees ▲Daegu 29 degrees ▲Jeonju 29 degrees ▲Gwangju 28 degrees ▲Busan 27 degrees ▲Jeju 26 degrees.

During the morning, dense fog with visibility of less than 200 meters will be present, particularly in the inland central region and the west coast. Caution should be exercised regarding maritime safety.

In the central waters of the East Sea and north of the southern East Sea, where a gale warning is in effect, winds will blow very strongly at 30 to 60 kilometers per hour until the morning. Waves could reach heights of 1.5 to 4.0 meters.

The concentration of fine dust is expected to be at ‘good’ to ‘moderate’ levels across all regions.

The rain, which has been temporarily halted, is expected to resume in most areas of the country, excluding Jeju Island, on the 27th and 28th.