Average Monthly Sunshine in Cheongju

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Cheongju 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 Cheongju vary. From a high of 224 hours in May, to a low of 154 hours in July, the city offers a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days. The total annual sunshine amounts to 2210 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

The difference in daily sunshine hours between May (7.5 hours per day) and July (5.1 hours per day) offers moderate variety for visitors and residents.

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

Cheongju enjoys an average of 2210 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, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.

The climate in San Francisco, USA, includes 3072 hours of sunshine annually, thanks to its mild coastal weather.

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

Other climate information

July, Cheongju’s wettest month, receives 222 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 30°C. During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 4°C.

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