🇱🇰 Colombo vs Hong Kong 🇭🇰

Colombo, Sri Lanka vs Hong Kong, Hong Kong — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Colombo is the warmer of the two — about 5 degrees warmer on average across the year. Hong Kong is drier, with roughly 41 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇱🇰 Colombo🇭🇰 Hong Kong
Avg annual high30°C25°C
Hottest monthMarch (32°C)July (31°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (22°C low)January (14°C low)
Rainy days / year176135
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Best months to visitJanuary, February, DecemberMarch, November, December

🇱🇰 Colombo

Best around January, February, December. Hottest in March (32°C), coldest lows in January (22°C).

🇭🇰 Hong Kong

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Colombo or Hong Kong warmer?

Colombo is warmer overall, averaging about 5 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Colombo or Hong Kong?

Colombo is rainier — Hong Kong sees about 41 fewer rainy days per year.

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

Colombo is best around January, February, December; Hong Kong is best around March, November, December.

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