Summer in Korea falls
from late June to late August. Generally,
the period between the end of June and mid July is the rainy season in Korea.
During this time there is no scorching heat. However, there can be clouds and
frequent rainfalls for as short as a week to as long as three weeks.
The
frequency of rainy spells called jangma* and typhoons around Japan can also bring heavy to Korea. These rain spells
cause damage to crops like watermelos and vegetables.
Summer is relatively
hot and humid, with the hottest month
being August when the mean temperature is between 23 and 26 degrees Celsius. Summer temperatures can go over 38°C with an
average of 20°C between June and September. Due to the high humidity, people feel that it is hotter than it
actually is.
To escape the
scorching heat, people go to the mountains, sea, or valleys to spend their
summer holidays.
Although
air-conditioning makes summers much more bearable these days, many locals go to the mountains, sea, or valleys to spend
their summer holidays, escaping the scorching heat. As such, summer is the ‘internal’ holiday season where the mountains,
beaches and islands become crowded, and accommodation prices double.
Cold watermelon,
sweet juicy peaches and cold noodles offer some consolation to the muggy
weather, which generally ends by September, when the evenings turn refreshingly
cool.
Although it might not
be the ideal season to go to Korea, there are many attractions only available
during the summer.
Some websites that
you might find handy:
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