Weather in SeoulSeoul is classed as having a temperate climate with four
distinct seasons, but temperature differences between the hottest
part of summer and the depths of winter are extreme. In summer the
influence of the North Pacific high-pressure system brings hot,
humid weather with temperatures soaring as high as 95°F (35°C) on
occasion. In winter the city is topographically influenced by
expanding Siberian high-pressure zones and prevailing west winds,
temperatures dropping as low as 7°F (-13.7°C). The bitterly cold
days tend to come in three-day cycles regulated by rising and
falling pressure systems, however, bringing some relief. The most
pleasant seasons in the city are spring and autumn, when azure blue
skies and comfortable temperatures are a sure bet. The city
experiences heavy rainfall, but most of it falls in the summer
monsoon period between June and September. |