Korea has four seasons as does the United States.
In late March spring begins with rainfall at times in a light drizzle to May, The summer is hot, rainy, and humid. The monsoon season begins in late June with the heaviest rain being in July. Autumn is from the end of September to November with dry weather as air blows from the north. The autumn leaves are beautiful. The winter weather is cold with some rain or snow.

Above left: An instant downpour from a thunderstorm during the monsoon season.

Left: The same photo taken before the storm.

All of the paving is designed to drain the huge amounts of water that flow during the monsoon season.

Left: A very large drainage canal near Hwaomsa Temple used for run-off during the monsoon season. It is about 10 feet across and 12 feet deep.

Below: Rain in the city. Umbrellas can be found everywhere in Korea.