South Korea’s October heat gives way to rain and a sharp temperature drop

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  South Korea’s unusually hot October weather is expected to give way to rain and a sharp drop in temperatures from October 13.

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  On October 12, Seoul reached 30.1°C and Daejeon reached 31.5°C, with the latter reported as a record October high for the city.

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  Rain was forecast to spread nationwide overnight and ease from western areas on October 13.

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  After the rain, cold air from the north was expected to bring temperatures down by 5 to 10 degrees by the morning of October 14.

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  Reports disagree on how long ago Seoul last set an October temperature record, citing either 113 or 119 years.

Who

South Korea’s weather authorities forecast the change; people across the country are affected.

What

Unseasonable heat is expected to give way to rain and a sharp temperature drop.

When

Rain was forecast from the night of October 12, with colder conditions expected after it clears on October 13 and into October 14.

Where

South Korea, including Seoul, Daejeon and other regions.

Why

Rain was expected to develop as moist southerly air met cold air arriving from the northwest; northwesterly winds were then expected to bring colder air.

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