🇭🇰 Hong Kong vs 🇵🇭 Manila

Weather Comparison

Current Weather Right Now

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Hong Kong

broken clouds

77°F

Broken Clouds

Feels like 79°F

H 80°F / L 76°F

Humidity: 90%

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Manila

few clouds

80°F

Few Clouds

Feels like 84°F

H 81°F / L 79°F

Humidity: 76%

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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Manila

Tropical monsoon — hot and humid year-round, dramatic typhoon season

Best monthsNovember, December, January, February
AvoidAugust, September, October (peak typhoon season)
Annual rain83 inches (2,100 mm)

Manila is one of the world's most typhoon-prone cities, experiencing an average of 20 typhoons per year in the Philippines (8–9 making direct landfall). The dry season (November–April) is the safest and most comfortable window.

Seasonal Comparison

Season🇭🇰 Hong Kong🇵🇭 Manila
Spring

66–82°F

March–May

Summer

84–91°F

June–September

Fall

72–82°F

October–November

Winter

59–66°F

December–February

Hong Kong vs Manila: Frequently Asked Questions

Does Hong Kong or Manila have better weather?

Hong Kong and Manila have very different climates. Humid subtropical — hot wet summers, mild dry winters, typhoon season Manila: Tropical monsoon — hot and humid year-round, dramatic typhoon season. The best city depends on your preferred season and temperature range.

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

Best time for Hong Kong: October, November, December, March. Best time for Manila: November, December, January, February.

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