Gyeongju 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 Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-Do, South Korea. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Gyeongju Nusa Penida experiences both sunny and cloudy or rainy periods, with some seasonal variation. It receives approximately 227 hours of sunshine in May and 153 hours in September, contributing to a total annual sunshine amount of 2198 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

The difference in daily sunshine hours between May (7.6 hours per day) and September (5.1 hours per day) offers moderate variety for visitors and residents.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 63% of the time during the day in December, the highest percentage of any month. July has the lowest percentage at 36%.

Gyeongju enjoys an average of 2198 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.

Beijing, China, has 2505 hours of sunshine annually, with clear, sunny days in winter.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.

August, Gyeongju’s wettest month, receives 212 mm (8.3 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 31°C (88°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 Gyeongju Precipitation page.