Incheon 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 Incheon, Chungcheongbuk-Do, South Korea. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Across the seasons, sunshine hours in Incheon vary. From a high of 242 hours in May, to a low of 161 hours in July, the city offers a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days. The total annual sunshine amounts to 2397 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means you can enjoy sunny spells year-round. May sees up to 8.1 hours of daily sunshine, perfect for a sunny trip. July, the least sunny month, still offers a generous 5.4 hours of sun despite this cloudier / rainier time of the year.

Incheon vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Incheon enjoys an average of 2397 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, there are 2530 hours of sunshine annually and is a city that can be visited year-round.

In contrast, London, UK, receives only about 1659 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.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

Related Climate Data for Incheon

July, Incheon’s wettest month, receives 243 mm (9.6 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 28°C (82°F). During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 3°C (37°F).

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