🇭🇰 Hong Kong vs Taipei 🇹🇼

Hong Kong, Hong Kong vs Taipei, Taiwan — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Taipei is the warmer of the two — about 1 degree warmer on average across the year. Hong Kong is drier, with roughly 5 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇭🇰 Hong Kong🇹🇼 Taipei
Avg annual high25°C26°C
Hottest monthJuly (31°C)July (33°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (14°C low)January (13°C low)
Rainy days / year135140
SnowRareRare
Best months to visitMarch, November, DecemberMarch, November, December

🇭🇰 Hong Kong

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

🇹🇼 Taipei

Best around March, November, December. Hottest in July (33°C), coldest lows in January (13°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Hong Kong or Taipei warmer?

Taipei is warmer overall, averaging about 1 degree higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Hong Kong or Taipei?

Taipei is rainier — Hong Kong sees about 5 fewer rainy days per year.

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

Hong Kong is best around March, November, December; Taipei is best around March, November, December.

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