Hong Kong vs Guangzhou

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Guangzhou edges ahead as the better destination in October. Guangzhou offers 9 hours of daily sunshine with only 6 rain days, while Hong Kong sees 9 sunshine hours and 7 rain days.

Hong Kong sits in the comfortable travel range at 27°C. Guangzhou is also comfortable at 28°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Guangzhou is the stronger choice in October.

Hong Kong reaches an average high of 27°C (81°F) and drops to 23°C (73°F) at night during October. The daily temperature range is 4°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.

Guangzhou averages 28°C (82°F) for the high and 21°C (70°F) for the low, with a daily range of 7°C. The two cities feel quite similar in terms of temperature.

Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in October.

Hong Kong receives approximately 69 mm of rainfall across 7 rain days during October. Rain is occasional, so a light rain jacket should suffice.

Guangzhou sees 61 mm over 6 rain days. That makes Guangzhou the drier option by 1 rain day and 8 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 78%.