🇯🇵 Hakodate vs Hong Kong 🇭🇰

Hakodate, Japan vs Hong Kong, Hong Kong — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Hong Kong is the warmer of the two — about 13 degrees warmer on average across the year. Hong Kong is drier, with roughly 8 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇯🇵 Hakodate🇭🇰 Hong Kong
Avg annual high12°C25°C
Hottest monthAugust (25°C)July (31°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (-6°C low)January (14°C low)
Rainy days / year143135
SnowRareRare
Best months to visitJuly, August, SeptemberMarch, November, December

🇯🇵 Hakodate

Best around July, August, September. Hottest in August (25°C), coldest lows in January (-6°C).

🇭🇰 Hong Kong

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Hakodate or Hong Kong warmer?

Hong Kong is warmer overall, averaging about 13 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Hakodate or Hong Kong?

Hakodate is rainier — Hong Kong sees about 8 fewer rainy days per year.

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

Hakodate is best around July, August, September; Hong Kong is best around March, November, December.

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