Seoul daily brief · Thu, Jul 30: Jamsil crowd level 3; UV max 7.9

Jamsil reached crowd level 3 at 19:00 — highest of the day.
UV index today peaks at 7.85 — apply sunscreen.
EUR weakened 1.6% against the won; dollar flat.

How was Seoul yesterday?

Jamsil hit crowd level 3 at 19:00 — typical for a summer weekday evening, while Myeongdong, Hongdae, Seongsu, Itaewon and Yeouido all peaked at level 2 (moderate). Gyeongbokgung and Bukchon remained at level 1. PM2.5 averaged 12.5 µg/m³, well below the 35 threshold — excellent air. Temperatures ranged from 24.4°C to 31.6°C, close to the July norm.

What to expect today

Clear this morning, feels like 29.7°C by noon. UV index peaks at 7.85 — wear SPF 30+ and reapply. Rain chance minimal at 6% until sunset at 19:42 — ideal for a palace or riverside stroll tonight. Tomorrow: partly cloudy, high 32°C, rain chance 31%.

Clear until sunset at 19:42 — palace or river tonight.

Money check

All tracked currencies weakened against the won yesterday, led by the euro (−1.6%) and Taiwanese dollar (−0.9%). Travelers holding euros, yen or yuan will get fewer won per unit than the day before.

Measured hourly from the Hongdae live camera and Seoul open data.