🇰🇷 Busan vs Hong Kong 🇭🇰

Busan, South Korea vs Hong Kong, Hong Kong — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Hong Kong is the warmer of the two — about 7 degrees warmer on average across the year. Busan is drier, with roughly 31 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇰🇷 Busan🇭🇰 Hong Kong
Avg annual high18°C25°C
Hottest monthAugust (29°C)July (31°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (-2°C low)January (14°C low)
Rainy days / year104135
SnowRareRare
Best months to visitMay, June, OctoberMarch, November, December

🇰🇷 Busan

Best around May, June, October. Hottest in August (29°C), coldest lows in January (-2°C).

🇭🇰 Hong Kong

Best around March, November, December. Hottest in July (31°C), coldest lows in January (14°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Busan or Hong Kong warmer?

Hong Kong is warmer overall, averaging about 7 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Busan or Hong Kong?

Hong Kong is rainier — Busan sees about 31 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Busan vs Hong Kong?

Busan is best around May, June, October; Hong Kong is best around March, November, December.

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