🇰🇷 Gwangju vs Hong Kong 🇭🇰

Gwangju, 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 6 degrees warmer on average across the year. Gwangju is drier, with roughly 29 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇰🇷 Gwangju🇭🇰 Hong Kong
Avg annual high19°C25°C
Hottest monthAugust (30°C)July (31°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (-3°C low)January (14°C low)
Rainy days / year106135
SnowRareRare
Best months to visitApril, May, OctoberMarch, November, December

🇰🇷 Gwangju

Best around April, May, October. Hottest in August (30°C), coldest lows in January (-3°C).

🇭🇰 Hong Kong

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Gwangju or Hong Kong warmer?

Hong Kong is warmer overall, averaging about 6 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Gwangju or Hong Kong?

Hong Kong is rainier — Gwangju sees about 29 fewer rainy days per year.

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

Gwangju is best around April, May, October; Hong Kong is best around March, November, December.

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