Weather in Suwon, South Korea 🇰🇷
Live weather in Suwon, currently 20°C with overcast. View the 7-day forecast, hourly conditions, and air quality index. Suwon is in South Korea — see weather across all major cities in South Korea, or browse the hottest cities right now worldwide.
19.9°C
feels like 18.8°C
Overcast
Current Weather in Suwon, South Korea Updated at 4:45 AM today
| 💧 Humidity: | 65% |
| 🌬️ Wind: | 10.8 kph (53°) |
| 🌡️ Pressure: | 1014.0 mb |
| 👁️ Visibility: | 10.0 km |
| 🌧️ Precipitation: | 0.0 mm |
| ☁️ Cloud Cover: | 100% |
| ☀️ UV Index: | 0.0 |
| 🌅 Sunrise: | 06:06 AM |
| 🌇 Sunset: | 06:53 PM |
What is the weather like in Suwon right now?
It's a pleasant 20°C after dark in Suwon, with overcast skies. The sun is hidden behind unbroken cloud. Real-feel sits just under, around 19°C. The air feels damp at 65% humidity.
Air quality is good right now (US EPA index 1, PM2.5 6) — fine for outdoor exercise. Sunrise was 06:06 AM, sunset is 06:53 PM: 12h 47m of light in Suwon.
It warms up as the day goes on, topping out around None°C. That's about 6°C below the usual September average for Suwon.
Not much variation this week — highs near 27°C, lows about 16°C. For context, the record high for this date in Suwon is 35°C.
Bottom line: it's a great day to be outside in Suwon.
7-Day Weather Forecast for Suwon, South Korea 🇰🇷
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Hourly Weather Forecast for Suwon, South Korea 🇰🇷 Today
Air Quality Index in Suwon, South Korea 🇰🇷 (AQI)
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| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| US EPA Index: | 1 (Good) |
| UK DEFRA Index: | 1 (Low) |
| CO: | 151.0 µg/m³ |
| O3: | 38.0 µg/m³ |
| NO2: | 20.0 µg/m³ |
| SO2: | 6.1 µg/m³ |
| PM2.5: | 6.2 µg/m³ |
| PM10: | 7.6 µg/m³ |
About Suwon
Suwon, set in Gyeonggi Province just south of Seoul, marries a storied past with a lively contemporary pulse. The UNESCO-listed Hwaseong Fortress dominates the cityscape, its imposing walls and grand gates enclosing a serene palace and pavilions that draw visitors into Joseon-era history. Beyond the fortifications, Suwon’s streets are alive with the sizzle of Korean barbecue in the trendy Haenggung-dong district, traditional markets like Ji-dong, and modern shopping complexes. The geography is gently undulating, with low hills and the meandering Hwaseong canal adding a pastoral touch to this satellite city, which feels both connected to the capital and distinctly its own.
Under the Köppen Dwa classification, Suwon experiences a dry-winter humid continental climate with hot summers. Summers are oppressive with high humidity, often above 80 percent, and the East Asian monsoon deluges the city from late June through August, bringing over 300 millimeters of rain in July alone. Temperatures during these months regularly reach 30°C. Winters are starkly different: cold, dry, and sunny, with January lows around minus 7°C and occasional snow totaling about 25 centimeters annually. Packing requires lightweight, breathable clothing for summer’s heavy rains and humidity, and warm layers with a sturdy coat for winter.
The prime time to visit weather-wise is spring (April to May) or autumn (September to October), when temperatures hover between 15 and 22°C and skies are mostly clear. These mild seasons offer comfortable conditions for exploring the fortress and outdoor festivals. Notable weather phenomena include the monsoon—a concentrated rainy period that can cause localized flooding—and occasional dense fog in autumn mornings. Typhoons rarely reach Suwon directly but may brush the region in late summer, bringing gusty winds and additional rain. Winter is crisp and dry, with rare snowstorms. For most, the transitional seasons provide the most pleasant experience.
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