🇭🇰 Hong Kong vs Malé 🇲🇻

Hong Kong, Hong Kong vs Malé, Maldives — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Malé is the warmer of the two — about 3 degrees warmer on average across the year. Hong Kong is drier, with roughly 147 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇭🇰 Hong Kong🇲🇻 Malé
Avg annual high25°C28°C
Hottest monthJuly (31°C)April (29°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (14°C low)November (26°C low)
Rainy days / year135282
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Best months to visitMarch, November, DecemberJanuary, February, March

🇭🇰 Hong Kong

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

🇲🇻 Malé

Best around January, February, March. Hottest in April (29°C), coldest lows in November (26°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Hong Kong or Malé warmer?

Malé is warmer overall, averaging about 3 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Hong Kong or Malé?

Malé is rainier — Hong Kong sees about 147 fewer rainy days per year.

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

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

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