Bucheon Sunshine Hours by Month

Sunshine is key to understanding how a place experiences its seasons. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Bucheon, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Across the seasons, sunshine hours in Bucheon vary. From a high of 242 hours in May, to a low of 161 hours in July, the city offers a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days. The total annual sunshine amounts to 2397 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Enjoy up to 8.1 hours of daily sun in May, and experience slightly darker atmosphere in July, with about 5.4 hours of daily sunlight.

Bucheon vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Bucheon enjoys an average of 2397 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, Juneau, Alaska, receives only about 1523 hours of sunshine per year and is known for its very short days in winter and frequently overcast conditions.

Oslo, Norway, receives approximately 1690 hours of sunshine annually.

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

Related Climate Data for Bucheon

July, Bucheon’s wettest month, receives 247 mm (9.7 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 Bucheon Precipitation page.