🇭🇰 Hong Kong vs 🇬🇧 London

Weather Comparison

Current Weather Right Now

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Hong Kong

scattered clouds

77°F

Scattered Clouds

Feels like 79°F

H 80°F / L 76°F

Humidity: 90%

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London

overcast clouds

51°F

Overcast Clouds

Feels like 48°F

H 52°F / L 49°F

Humidity: 48%

Climate Overview

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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.

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London

Temperate oceanic — mild, cloudy, and notoriously changeable year-round

Best monthsJune, July, August, September
AvoidNovember, December, January
Annual rain23 inches (585 mm) — spread evenly year-round

London's weather is famously mild but grey. It rarely gets very hot or very cold, but expect cloud cover most of the year. Summer (June–August) brings the best sunshine and warmth. Rain falls year-round but rarely in heavy bursts.

Seasonal Comparison

Season🇭🇰 Hong Kong🇬🇧 London
Spring

66–82°F

March–May

45–61°F

March–May

Summer

84–91°F

June–September

63–73°F

June–August

Fall

72–82°F

October–November

49–61°F

September–November

Winter

59–66°F

December–February

38–46°F

December–February

Hong Kong vs London: Frequently Asked Questions

Does Hong Kong or London have better weather?

Hong Kong and London have very different climates. Humid subtropical — hot wet summers, mild dry winters, typhoon season London: Temperate oceanic — mild, cloudy, and notoriously changeable year-round. The best city depends on your preferred season and temperature range.

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

Best time for Hong Kong: October, November, December, March. Best time for London: June, July, August, September.

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