Early Heatwave Cools Slightly, But Dryness and Temperature Swings Persist

The early heatwave that gripped South Korea has offered a brief respite, but the weather forecast for Wednesday (March 29) warns of persistent dryness and considerable temperature swings between day and night, particularly in inland regions.

The Korea Meteorological Administration has issued a dry weather advisory for the inland areas of Chungcheong Province, northern Jeonbuk Province, and northern Gyeongbuk Province. Residents are urged to be cautious as these regions are expected to experience very dry atmospheric conditions. The agency also highlighted that significant temperature differences between morning lows and afternoon highs will continue to be a feature of the weather in inland areas for the time being.

While the mainland will be under the influence of a high-pressure system moving from northern China, Jeju Island is expected to be affected by a low-pressure system moving eastward from southern China. This could bring occasional light rain to the mountainous areas of Jeju.

Despite the dry conditions, air quality is forecast to remain good to normal across the country, with no significant fine dust issues expected. The daytime high temperatures are predicted to range from 15 to 21 degrees Celsius, with morning temperatures expected to be similar to or slightly lower than the seasonal average, and daytime temperatures around the average.