On the morning of the Lunar New Year, January 17th, South Korea is expected to experience cold temperatures with morning lows ranging from -7 to 3 degrees Celsius. However, temperatures are forecasted to rise during the day, reaching highs between 4 and 13 degrees Celsius. Most regions will feel the sting of the cold with morning temperatures dropping below zero, compounded by winds that will further diminish the perceived warmth. Notably, inland areas in Gyeongsang Province are predicted to see a temperature difference exceeding 15 degrees between day and night.

The weather conditions will vary across different regions, with the central part of the country, Gyeongsang Province, and Jeju experiencing overcast skies that are expected to clear up as the day progresses. In contrast, the Jeolla region is likely to be cloudier throughout the day, and some areas on the eastern part of Jeju may experience brief light rain totaling less than 0.1 mm. Overall, the weather will transition from cloudy to clearer conditions.

Maritime forecasts indicate that wave heights will vary depending on the sea, with East Sea waves predicted to reach between 0.5 and 2.5 meters, West Sea waves between 0.5 and 1.0 meters, and South Sea waves expected to be between 0.5 and 2.0 meters. Further out at sea, the wave heights in the East Sea could reach up to 3.5 meters, while West and South Sea waves may reach up to 2.5 meters. This weather report paints a picture of a chilly yet gradually warming day for those celebrating the Lunar New Year in South Korea.