Average Monthly Sunshine in Kwangju

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Kwangju Nusa Penida experiences both sunny and cloudy or rainy periods, with some seasonal variation. It receives approximately 228 hours of sunshine in May and 147 hours in July, contributing to a total annual sunshine amount of 2150 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

The difference in daily sunshine hours between May (7.6 hours per day) and July (4.9 hours per day) offers moderate variety for visitors and residents.

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

Kwangju enjoys an average of 2150 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, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Toronto, Canada, sees around 2071 hours of sunshine each year, with especially long, bright summer days.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.

Other climate information

July, Kwangju’s wettest month, receives 232 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 31°C. During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 6°C.

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