[Weather] Chilly Mornings, 20-Degree Days... Wide Temperature Swings in Fall

Take an extra layer on your commute and take care to regulate your body temperature.

Morning temperatures in Gwangju and South Jeolla Province will fall to single digits on Thursday, the 15th, making for a chilly start to the day. Temperatures will rise above 20 degrees Celsius during the day, bringing a wide daily temperature range.

Citizens wearing long coats make their way through Gwanghwamun Intersection in Jongno-gu, Seoul, on the 11th amid autumn weather marked by a wide temperature swing. Yonhap News.

According to the Gwangju Regional Meteorological Administration, morning lows in most parts of Gwangju and South Jeolla Province on the 15th will drop to 10 degrees Celsius or below, roughly in line with or slightly lower than the seasonal average of 8 to 15 degrees.

Morning lows will range from 6 to 11 degrees Celsius, falling to as low as 6 degrees in inland areas such as Gokseong and Gurye. Daytime highs will rise to 22 to 24 degrees, returning to around the seasonal average of 21 to 23 degrees.

On Friday, the 16th, skies will be mostly clear before clouds gradually increase in the afternoon. Morning lows will range from 9 to 13 degrees Celsius and daytime highs from 24 to 27 degrees, bringing another autumn day with a wide daily temperature range.

Skies are expected to be mostly cloudy over the weekend, on the 17th and 18th. Rain is forecast across Gwangju and South Jeolla Province from Sunday afternoon, the 18th.

A weather agency official said, "For the time being, mornings and evenings will be chilly under mostly clear skies, while daytime temperatures will feel mild, leading to sharp temperature changes throughout the day." The official added, "Please take extra care to regulate your body temperature, such as by bringing an extra layer for your commute."

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