🇭🇰 Hong Kong vs Koh Samui 🇹🇭

Hong Kong, Hong Kong vs Koh Samui, Thailand — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Koh Samui is the warmer of the two — about 4 degrees warmer on average across the year. Hong Kong is drier, with roughly 171 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇭🇰 Hong Kong🇹🇭 Koh Samui
Avg annual high25°C29°C
Hottest monthJuly (31°C)April (31°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (14°C low)January (25°C low)
Rainy days / year135306
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Best months to visitMarch, November, DecemberFebruary, March, December

🇭🇰 Hong Kong

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

🇹🇭 Koh Samui

Best around February, March, December. Hottest in April (31°C), coldest lows in January (25°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Hong Kong or Koh Samui warmer?

Koh Samui is warmer overall, averaging about 4 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Hong Kong or Koh Samui?

Koh Samui is rainier — Hong Kong sees about 171 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Hong Kong vs Koh Samui?

Hong Kong is best around March, November, December; Koh Samui is best around February, March, December.

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