Donghae Sunshine Hours by Month

Sunshine plays a big role in understanding the climate of a city. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Donghae, Gangwon-Do, South Korea. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Donghae varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, May, reaches an impressive 235 hours, while August, the darkest month, offers only 137 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2230 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means the city can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of May under a blue sky, with approximately 7.8 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in August, with only 4.6 hours of sunlight per day.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 64% of the time during the day in January, the highest percentage of any month. July has the lowest percentage at 31%.

Donghae enjoys an average of 2230 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, 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.

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

August, Donghae’s wettest month, receives 204 mm (8 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 27°C (81°F). During the driest month December you can expect a temperature of 7°C (45°F).

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