Yeosu 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 Yeosu, Jeollanam-Do, South Korea. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Across the seasons, sunshine hours in Yeosu vary. From a high of 212 hours in May, to a low of 149 hours in July, the city offers a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days. 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%.

Yeosu enjoys an average of 2207 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, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.

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, Yeosu’s wettest month, receives 232 mm (9.1 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 27°C (81°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 Yeosu Precipitation page.