Gwangyang 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 Gwangyang, 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 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.

Daily hours of sunshine

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.

Average percent of sunshine

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 vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

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.

Related Climate Data for Gwangyang

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.