🇭🇰 Hong Kong vs 🇰🇷 Seoul

Weather Comparison

Current Weather Right Now

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Hong Kong

broken clouds

78°F

Broken Clouds

Feels like 79°F

H 80°F / L 76°F

Humidity: 87%

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Seoul

mist

50°F

Mist

Feels like 48°F

H 50°F / L 50°F

Humidity: 100%

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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Seoul

Humid continental — hot humid summers, cold dry winters, beautiful spring and fall

Best monthsApril, May, September, October
AvoidJuly, August (monsoon), December, January (bitter cold)
Annual rain57 inches (1,450 mm)

Seoul has four distinct seasons. Cherry blossoms in April and autumn foliage in October rival Tokyo's. Summers bring the monsoon (jangma) and intense heat; winters are dry and bitterly cold with clear blue skies.

Seasonal Comparison

Season🇭🇰 Hong Kong🇰🇷 Seoul
Spring

66–82°F

March–May

43–70°F

March–May

Summer

84–91°F

June–September

72–89°F

June–August

Fall

72–82°F

October–November

50–73°F

September–November

Winter

59–66°F

December–February

19–36°F

December–February

Hong Kong vs Seoul: Frequently Asked Questions

Does Hong Kong or Seoul have better weather?

Hong Kong and Seoul have very different climates. Humid subtropical — hot wet summers, mild dry winters, typhoon season Seoul: Humid continental — hot humid summers, cold dry winters, beautiful spring and fall. The best city depends on your preferred season and temperature range.

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

Best time for Hong Kong: October, November, December, March. Best time for Seoul: April, May, September, October.

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