Wonsan Sunshine Hours by Month

When exploring climate, sunlight hours tell an important story. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Wonsan, North Korea. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.

Monthly hours of sunshine

While the amount of sunshine in Wonsan changes moderately throughout the year, the annual total remains impressive at around 2471 hours. Expect slightly brighter days in May and a subtle dip in July.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means you will experience moderate variation in sunshine hours throughout the year. With 7.9 hours daily sunshine in May, it dips to 5.8 hours in July.

Wonsan vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Wonsan enjoys an average of 2471 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

The city of Rome, Italy, experiences 2470 hours of sunshine annually, adding to its charm as a year-round tourist destination.

In contrast, London, UK, receives only about 1659 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.

Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.

Related Climate Data for Wonsan

July, Wonsan’s wettest month, receives 259 mm (10 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 27°C (81°F). During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 1°C (34°F).

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