July is mostly characterized by
Seoul's hot and humid conditions due to the monsoon season. Raincoats and umbrellas become essential items for residents and tourists alike. Despite the heat, traditional summer celebrations continue with enthusiasm. With a record rainfall of 395mm, July is the wettest month of the year.
August carries on with the monsoon pattern, with high heat and humidity levels.
Temperature
Shifting into July, Seoul records an average high-temperature of a still warm 28.6°C, presenting minor fluctuations compared to the previous month. An average low-temperature of 21.9°C is noted during the nights in July.
Heat index
Throughout July, the heat index is computed to be a hot 33°C. Ensure additional precautions, heat exhaustion and heat cramps may be expected. Heatstroke could occur from sustained activity.
Data suggests that the heat index is set for environments in shade and with a light wind. The presence of direct sunlight can raise the heat index values by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', is an aggregate value of air's warmth and moisture to show the human-felt temperature. One's perception of temperature is subjective, varying based on their activity and individual heat perception, influenced by factors like wind, clothing, and metabolic variations. Remember, direct sunlight exposure can heighten the heat impact and might increase the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold particular importance for children. Young ones often underestimate the need for rest and rehydration. Thirst appears late in dehydration - hence, it is important to keep hydrated, particularly during prolonged physical activities.
Humidity
The most humid month is July, with an average relative humidity of 78.3%.
Rainfall
The month with the most rainfall in Seoul is July, when the rain falls for 16.3 days and typically aggregates up to 395mm of precipitation.
Daylight
In July, the average length of the day is 14h and 28min.
On the first day of July in Seoul,
South Korea, sunrise is at 05:14 and sunset at 19:57. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:34 and sunset at 19:42 KST.
Sunshine
July has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 3.9h of sunshine.
UV index
The month with the highest UV index is July, with an average maximum UV index of 10. A UV Index reading of 8 to 10 represents a very high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In July, an average UV index of 10 transforms into the following instructions:
Being unprotected puts skin and eyes at risk of rapid damage. Always be safe. Minimize exposure to direct sunlight and seek shade from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, but remember that shade structures may not offer complete protection. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Minimize prolonged exposure to direct sunlight, especially for those who burn quickly. Use sunscreen with a minimum 30 SPF always.