Average Monthly Sunshine in Wonju

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Wonju receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Across the seasons, sunshine hours in Wonju vary. From a high of 225 hours in May, to a low of 151 hours in July, the city offers a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days. The total annual sunshine amounts to 2155 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means you can enjoy sunny spells year-round. May sees up to 7.5 hours of daily sunshine, perfect for a sunny trip. July, the least sunny month, still offers a generous 5.0 hours of sun despite this cloudier / rainier time of the year.

Wonju’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

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

Seville, Spain, enjoys an impressive 2920 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal destination even in winter.

In contrast, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

In Shanghai, China, the annual average sunshine is 1780 hours, with cloudier weather in summer.

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

Other climate information

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

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.