Gapyeong 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 Gapyeong, South Korea. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Sunshine in Gapyeong varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, May, reaches an impressive 225 hours, while July, the darkest month, offers only 124 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2148 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
For those who appreciate different seasons, Gapyeong serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in May with an average of 7.5 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in July, offering only 4.1 hours of daily sunlight.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 59% of the time during the day in October, the highest percentage of any month. July has the lowest percentage at 27%.
Gapyeong vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Gapyeong enjoys an average of 2148 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, 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.
Boston, USA, enjoys 2629 hours of sunshine annually, with distinct seasons and many bright, sunny days.
Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.
Related Climate Data for Gapyeong
July, Gapyeong’s wettest month, receives 288 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 Gapyeong Precipitation page.
