🇭🇰 Hong Kong vs Urumqi 🇨🇳

Hong Kong, Hong Kong vs Urumqi, China — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Hong Kong is the warmer of the two — about 12 degrees warmer on average across the year. Urumqi is drier, with roughly 79 fewer rainy days a year.

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Climate at a glance

🇭🇰 Hong Kong🇨🇳 Urumqi
Avg annual high
25°C
13°C
Hottest month
July · 31°C
July · 31°C
Coldest monthJanuary (14°C low)January (-16°C low)
Rainy days / year
135
56
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Best months to visitMarch, November, DecemberApril, May, September

🇭🇰 Hong Kong

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

🇨🇳 Urumqi

Best around April, May, September. Hottest in July (31°C), coldest lows in January (-16°C).

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Frequently asked questions

Is Hong Kong or Urumqi warmer?

Hong Kong is warmer overall, averaging about 12 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Hong Kong or Urumqi?

Hong Kong is rainier — Urumqi sees about 79 fewer rainy days per year.

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

Hong Kong is best around March, November, December; Urumqi is best around April, May, September.

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