Ganghwa Sunshine Hours by Month

To truly understand a climate, we must look at its sunshine. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Ganghwa, South Korea. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.

Monthly hours of sunshine

While the amount of sunshine in Ganghwa changes moderately throughout the year, the annual total remains impressive at around 2397 hours. Expect slightly brighter days in May and a subtle dip in July.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means you can enjoy sunny spells year-round. May sees up to 8.1 hours of daily sunshine, perfect for a sunny trip. July, the least sunny month, still offers a generous 5.4 hours of sun despite this cloudier / rainier time of the year.

Ganghwa 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, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Stockholm, Sweden, receives approximately 1907 hours of sunshine annually.

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

July, Ganghwa’s wettest month, receives 250 mm (9.8 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 Ganghwa Precipitation page.