Mud festival in South Korea
In July, the peaceful seaside town of Boryeong turned into a chaos of mud for 9 days. We recommend putting this festival on your bucket list.
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 Gwangyang, South Korea. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.
While the amount of sunshine in Gwangyang changes moderately throughout the year, the annual total remains impressive at around 2207 hours. Expect slightly brighter days in May and a subtle dip in July.
This means you will experience moderate variation in sunshine hours throughout the year. With 7.1 hours daily sunshine in May, it dips to 5.0 hours in July.
On average the sun shines 61% of the time during the day in December, the highest percentage of any month. July has the lowest percentage at 34%.
Gwangyang enjoys an average of 2207 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
Seville, Spain, enjoys an impressive 2920 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal destination even in winter.
In contrast, London, UK, receives only about 1659 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, Gwangyang’s wettest month, receives 275 mm (11 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 29°C (84°F). During the driest month December you can expect a temperature of 9°C (48°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Gwangyang Precipitation page.
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Temperature Rainfall Sunshine Humidity
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