🇺🇸 Durham vs 🇭🇰 Hong Kong

Weather Comparison

Current Weather Right Now

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Durham

light rain

70°F

Light Rain

Feels like 70°F

H 72°F / L 66°F

Humidity: 79%

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Hong Kong

scattered clouds

77°F

Scattered Clouds

Feels like 79°F

H 80°F / L 76°F

Humidity: 90%

Climate Overview

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Durham

Durham is the 'Bull City' with Duke University and NC Central University in the Research Triangle. The city has transformed from tobacco industry to medical research center. Duke's East and West campuses provide significant green space and tree cover that moderates Durham's Piedmont heat island.

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Hong Kong

Humid subtropical — hot wet summers, mild dry winters, typhoon season

Best monthsOctober, November, December, March
AvoidJuly, August, September (typhoons and extreme heat)
Annual rain88 inches (2,224 mm)

Hong Kong has a dramatic climate shaped by the South China Sea and its mountainous terrain. Winters are mild and dry; summers are brutal with typhoons. The autumn window (October–December) is widely considered the best time to visit.

Seasonal Comparison

Season🇺🇸 Durham🇭🇰 Hong Kong
Spring

66–82°F

March–May

Summer

84–91°F

June–September

Fall

72–82°F

October–November

Winter

59–66°F

December–February

Durham vs Hong Kong: Frequently Asked Questions

Does Durham or Hong Kong have better weather?

Durham and Hong Kong have very different climates. Durham is the 'Bull City' with Duke University and NC Central University in the Research Triangle. T Hong Kong: Humid subtropical — hot wet summers, mild dry winters, typhoon season. The best city depends on your preferred season and temperature range.

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

Best time for Durham: spring and fall. Best time for Hong Kong: October, November, December, March.

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