🇭🇰 Hong Kong vs Seoul 🇰🇷
Hong Kong, Hong Kong vs Seoul, South Korea — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Hong Kong is the warmer of the two — about 8 degrees warmer on average across the year. Seoul is drier, with roughly 23 fewer rainy days a year.
Warmer · Hong KongDrier · Seoul
Climate at a glance
| 🇭🇰 Hong Kong | 🇰🇷 Seoul | |
|---|---|---|
| Avg annual high | 25°C | 17°C |
| Hottest month | July · 31°C | August · 30°C |
| Coldest month | January (14°C low) | January (-6°C low) |
| Rainy days / year | 135 | 112 |
| Snow | Rare | Yes |
| Best months to visit | March, November, December | May, September, October |
🇭🇰 Hong Kong
Best around March, November, December. Hottest in July (31°C), coldest lows in January (14°C).
🇰🇷 Seoul
Best around May, September, October. Hottest in August (30°C), coldest lows in January (-6°C).
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Frequently asked questions
Is Hong Kong or Seoul warmer?
Hong Kong is warmer overall, averaging about 8 degrees higher across the year.
Which is rainier, Hong Kong or Seoul?
Hong Kong is rainier — Seoul sees about 23 fewer rainy days per year.
When is the best time to visit Hong Kong vs Seoul?
Hong Kong is best around March, November, December; Seoul is best around May, September, October.
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