Sunny and Mild Weather Expected for Buddha's Birthday

 
On Buddha's Birthday, Sunday, May 24, clear and mild weather is expected across the country. Rain that fell in various regions the previous day is forecast to mostly cease by morning, making it a suitable day for outings during the holiday.
According to the Korea Meteorological Administration, the weather will start cloudy but gradually clear up by the morning. However, Jeju Island will remain overcast throughout the day.
 
Morning low temperatures are predicted to range from 11 to 16 degrees Celsius, while daytime highs are expected to reach between 21 and 28 degrees. The temperature difference between day and night, particularly in inland areas, may reach around 15 degrees, so residents are advised to take care of their health. Fine dust levels will be at 'good' to 'moderate' levels nationwide, indicating fair air quality.
 
Waves in the coastal waters are expected to be 0.5 to 1.5 meters in the East and South Seas, and around 0.5 meters in the West Sea. Offshore wave heights are forecasted to be between 0.5 to 2.0 meters in the East and South Seas, and 0.5 to 1.0 meters in the West Sea.
 
Looking ahead to early next week, rain is again expected nationwide. The Korea Meteorological Administration predicts that rain will begin in Jeju Island on the afternoon of May 25, spreading to the Jeolla region and western South Gyeongsang Province by night.
 
Expected precipitation amounts are 5 to 30 millimeters in Jeju, 5 to 20 millimeters in Gwangju and South Jeolla, and 5 to 10 millimeters in North Jeolla and western South Gyeongsang. The rain is expected to expand nationwide on May 26 and mostly cease by May 27, although some areas in Gangwon Province, Gyeongsang regions, and Jeju may continue to see rain into the morning.
 
Temperatures next week are expected to remain around normal levels. On May 25, morning lows are forecasted to be between 12 and 18 degrees, with daytime highs ranging from 22 to 29 degrees. On May 26, when rain is expected, morning temperatures will be between 16 and 20 degrees, and daytime highs will be between 20 and 26 degrees. Following this, early summer-like weather with morning lows of 13 to 20 degrees and daytime highs of 21 to 29 degrees is anticipated.