🇬🇧 London vs 🇭🇰 Hong Kong

Weather Comparison

Current Weather Right Now

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London

broken clouds

58°F

Broken Clouds

Feels like 58°F

H 59°F / L 57°F

Humidity: 77%

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Hong Kong

few clouds

78°F

Few Clouds

Feels like 80°F

H 80°F / L 78°F

Humidity: 84%

Climate Overview

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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.

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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🇬🇧 London🇭🇰 Hong Kong
Spring

45–61°F

March–May

66–82°F

March–May

Summer

63–73°F

June–August

84–91°F

June–September

Fall

49–61°F

September–November

72–82°F

October–November

Winter

38–46°F

December–February

59–66°F

December–February

London vs Hong Kong: Frequently Asked Questions

Does London or Hong Kong have better weather?

London and Hong Kong have very different climates. Temperate oceanic — mild, cloudy, and notoriously changeable year-round 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 London vs Hong Kong?

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

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