🇭🇰 Hong Kong vs Phuket 🇹🇭

Hong Kong, Hong Kong vs Phuket, Thailand — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Phuket is the warmer of the two — about 7 degrees warmer on average across the year. Hong Kong is drier, with roughly 27 fewer rainy days a year.

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Climate at a glance

🇭🇰 Hong Kong🇹🇭 Phuket
Avg annual high
25°C
32°C
Hottest month
July · 31°C
February · 33°C
Coldest monthJanuary (14°C low)January (23°C low)
Rainy days / year
135
162
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Best months to visitMarch, November, DecemberJanuary, February, December

🇭🇰 Hong Kong

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

🇹🇭 Phuket

Best around January, February, December. Hottest in February (33°C), coldest lows in January (23°C).

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Frequently asked questions

Is Hong Kong or Phuket warmer?

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

Which is rainier, Hong Kong or Phuket?

Phuket is rainier — Hong Kong sees about 27 fewer rainy days per year.

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

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

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