Gwangju Sunshine Hours by Month

Sunshine is key to understanding how a place experiences its seasons. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Gwangju, South Korea. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

While the amount of sunshine in Gwangju changes moderately throughout the year, the annual total remains impressive at around 2150 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 7.6 hours of daily sunshine, perfect for a sunny trip. July, the least sunny month, still offers a generous 4.9 hours of sun despite this cloudier / rainier time of the year.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 58% of the time during the day in October, the highest percentage of any month. July has the lowest percentage at 33%.

Gwangju enjoys an average of 2150 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, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Osaka, Japan, experiences 2010 hours of sunshine annually, with bright, sunny weather in spring and autumn.

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

July, Gwangju’s wettest month, receives 234 mm (9.2 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 31°C (88°F). During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 6°C (43°F).

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