Weather Forecast: Rain in Southern Regions, Heat Continues in the North

by Hwang Jin Hyun Posted : June 1, 2026, 18:06Updated : June 1, 2026, 18:06
Citizens use umbrellas while moving near Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul on May 20.
Citizens use umbrellas while moving near Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul on May 20. [Photo=Yonhap News]

On Tuesday, June 2, rain is expected primarily in the southern regions, bringing a respite from the heat. In contrast, the central regions will continue to experience temperatures exceeding 30 degrees Celsius.

In Jeju and the southern coasts of Jeollanam-do and Gyeongsangnam-do, rain that began the previous day will taper off by the afternoon. Other areas in Jeollanam-do and Gyeongsangnam-do will see rain starting early in the morning, which will expand to Daegu and Gyeongsangbuk-do by mid-morning.

The forecast predicts rainfall amounts of 30 to 80 millimeters in Jeju, with some areas receiving over 120 millimeters and mountainous regions expecting more than 150 millimeters. The southern coasts of Jeollanam-do and Gyeongsangnam-do, as well as Busan and Ulsan, are expected to receive 20 to 60 millimeters, with some areas exceeding 80 millimeters.

In the inland areas of Gwangju and Jeollanam-do, as well as Gyeongsangnam-do, rainfall of 5 to 30 millimeters is anticipated, while southern Jeollabuk-do and southeastern Daegu and Gyeongsangbuk-do may see 5 to 10 millimeters.

Temperatures in the southern regions will drop significantly compared to the previous day, with highs expected to reach 29 degrees in Gwangju, 28 degrees in Daegu, and 24 degrees in both Changwon and Busan.

Conversely, the central regions will continue to experience heat, with highs around 33 degrees in Seoul, 32 degrees in Incheon and Suwon, and 32 degrees in Chuncheon. Nationwide, morning lows are forecasted to be between 16 and 20 degrees, while daytime highs will range from 24 to 33 degrees.

Wave heights in the seas will be between 0.5 and 2.0 meters in the East and South Seas, and between 0.5 and 1.0 meters in the West Sea. Offshore wave heights are expected to reach 0.5 to 3.5 meters in the East Sea, 0.5 to 2.5 meters in the West Sea, and 1.0 to 4.0 meters in the South Sea.

Morning low temperatures in major regions are expected to be: Seoul 19 degrees, Incheon 17 degrees, Suwon 18 degrees, Chuncheon 16 degrees, Gangneung 19 degrees, Cheongju 20 degrees, Daejeon 19 degrees, Sejong 18 degrees, Jeonju 20 degrees, Gwangju 20 degrees, Daegu 20 degrees, Busan 20 degrees, Ulsan 19 degrees, Changwon 20 degrees, and Jeju 20 degrees.

Daytime high temperatures are forecasted to be: Seoul 33 degrees, Incheon 32 degrees, Suwon 32 degrees, Chuncheon 32 degrees, Gangneung 29 degrees, Cheongju 31 degrees, Daejeon 31 degrees, Sejong 30 degrees, Jeonju 30 degrees, Gwangju 29 degrees, Daegu 28 degrees, Busan 24 degrees, Ulsan 25 degrees, Changwon 24 degrees, and Jeju 24 degrees.





* This article has been translated by AI.