Average Monthly Sunshine in Gyeongju

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Gyeongju receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

While the amount of sunshine in Gyeongju changes moderately throughout the year, the annual total remains impressive at around 2198 hours. Expect slightly brighter days in May and a subtle dip in September.

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.

Gyeongju’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Gyeongju enjoys an average of 2198 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, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

In Seoul, South Korea, there are approximately 2133 hours of sunshine per year, mostly during spring and autumn.

Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.

Other climate information

August, Gyeongju’s wettest month, receives 212 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 31°C. During the driest month December you can expect a temperature of 9°C.

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.