Chuncheon 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 Chuncheon, Gangwon-Do, South Korea. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Across the seasons, sunshine hours in Chuncheon 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.

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%.

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

In Lisbon, Portugal, there are approximately 2801 hours of sunshine annually, highlighting its warm and sunny Mediterranean climate.

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

In Chicago, USA, the annual sunshine averages 2520 hours, contributing to its humid continental climate.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.

July, Chuncheon’s wettest month, receives 270 mm (11 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 2°C (36°F).

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