Wonju Sunshine Hours by Month

In climate discussions, the hours of sunlight reveal much about a location. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Wonju, Gangwon-Do, South Korea. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Wonju experiences sunny spells throughout the year. The sunniest month, May, sees up to 225 hours of sunshine, while July, the least sunny month, still provides a respectable 151 hours. The total annual sunshine amounts to 2155 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Enjoy up to 7.5 hours of daily sun in May, and experience slightly darker atmosphere in July, with about 5.0 hours of daily sunlight.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 55% of the time during the day in October, the highest percentage of any month. July has the lowest percentage at 33%.

Wonju enjoys an average of 2155 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.

In contrast, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Toronto, Canada, sees around 2071 hours of sunshine each year, with especially long, bright summer days.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

July, Wonju’s wettest month, receives 237 mm (9.3 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 29°C (84°F). During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 3°C (37°F).

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Wonju Precipitation page.