🇭🇰 Hong Kong vs Kuala Lumpur 🇲🇾

Hong Kong, Hong Kong vs Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Kuala Lumpur is the warmer of the two — about 7 degrees warmer on average across the year. Hong Kong is drier, with roughly 29 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇭🇰 Hong Kong🇲🇾 Kuala Lumpur
Avg annual high25°C32°C
Hottest monthJuly (31°C)March (33°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (14°C low)January (22°C low)
Rainy days / year135164
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Best months to visitMarch, November, DecemberJanuary, February, July

🇭🇰 Hong Kong

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

🇲🇾 Kuala Lumpur

Best around January, February, July. Hottest in March (33°C), coldest lows in January (22°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Hong Kong or Kuala Lumpur warmer?

Kuala Lumpur is warmer overall, averaging about 7 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Hong Kong or Kuala Lumpur?

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

When is the best time to visit Hong Kong vs Kuala Lumpur?

Hong Kong is best around March, November, December; Kuala Lumpur is best around January, February, July.

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