Jinju Sunshine Hours by Month

When exploring climate, sunlight hours tell an important story. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Jinju, South Korea. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Jinju experiences sunny spells throughout the year. The sunniest month, May, sees up to 212 hours of sunshine, while July, the least sunny month, still provides a respectable 149 hours. The total annual sunshine amounts to 2207 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means you can enjoy sunny spells year-round. May sees up to 7.1 hours of daily sunshine, perfect for a sunny trip. July, the least sunny month, still offers a generous 5.0 hours of sun despite this cloudier / rainier time of the year.

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%.

Jinju vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Jinju enjoys an average of 2207 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, Juneau, Alaska, receives only about 1523 hours of sunshine per year and is known for its very short days in winter and frequently overcast conditions.

The climate in San Francisco, USA, includes 3072 hours of sunshine annually, thanks to its mild coastal weather.

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

Related Climate Data for Jinju

July, Jinju’s wettest month, receives 256 mm (10 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 30°C (86°F). During the driest month December you can expect a temperature of 10°C (50°F).

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