Jeonju 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 Jeonju, Jeollabuk-Do, South Korea. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Jeonju Nusa Penida experiences both sunny and cloudy or rainy periods, with some seasonal variation. It receives approximately 225 hours of sunshine in May and 142 hours in July, contributing to a total annual sunshine amount of 2150 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means you can enjoy sunny spells year-round. May sees up to 7.5 hours of daily sunshine, perfect for a sunny trip. July, the least sunny month, still offers a generous 4.7 hours of sun despite this cloudier / rainier time of the year.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 56% of the time during the day in February, the highest percentage of any month. July has the lowest percentage at 31%.

Jeonju enjoys an average of 2150 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

The city of Rome, Italy, experiences 2470 hours of sunshine annually, adding to its charm as a year-round tourist destination.

In contrast, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Stockholm, Sweden, receives approximately 1907 hours of sunshine annually.

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

July, Jeonju’s wettest month, receives 228 mm (9 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 30°C (86°F). During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 5°C (41°F).

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