Weather Comparison
Side-by-side weather comparison for February
| Metric | Hong Kong | Seoul | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average HighHigher is warmer | 20°C (68°F)▲ | 4°C (39°F) | Hong Kong |
| Average LowHigher is milder | 15°C (59°F)▲ | -5°C (23°F) | Hong Kong |
| Rain DaysFewer is drier | 6 days | 4 days▲ | Seoul |
| PrecipitationLess is drier | 34 mm | 27 mm▲ | Seoul |
| Sunshine HoursMore is sunnier | 7h/day | 9h/day▲ | Seoul |
| HumidityLower is more comfortable | 78% | 65%▲ | Seoul |
| UV IndexLower is safer | 3 | 1▲ | Seoul |
| Wind SpeedCalmer is better | 18 km/h | 16 km/h▲ | Seoul |
Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Seoul edges ahead as the better destination in February. Seoul offers 9 hours of daily sunshine with only 4 rain days, while Hong Kong sees 7 sunshine hours and 6 rain days.
Hong Kong sits in the comfortable travel range at 20°C. Seoul is cooler at 4°C.
For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Seoul is the stronger choice in February. Seoul receives 2 more hours of sunshine per day, which matters for sightseeing and outdoor activities.
Hong Kong reaches an average high of 20°C (68°F) and drops to 15°C (59°F) at night during February. The daily temperature range is 5°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.
Seoul averages 4°C (39°F) for the high and -5°C (23°F) for the low, with a daily range of 9°C. There is a notable 16°C gap between the two cities, so expect a very different feel.
Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in February.
Hong Kong receives approximately 34 mm of rainfall across 6 rain days during February. Rain is occasional, so a light rain jacket should suffice.
Seoul sees 27 mm over 4 rain days. That makes Seoul the drier option by 2 rain days and 7 mm of total precipitation.
Humidity also differs: Hong Kong averages 78% while Seoul sits at 65%. Hong Kong will feel muggier, especially at higher temperatures.
Highs of 20°C, lows of 15°C, 6 rain days
Highs of 4°C, lows of -5°C, 4 rain days
The table below shows average high temperatures and rain days for every month. February is highlighted for quick reference.
| Month | Hong Kong | Seoul | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | Rain | High | Rain | |
| Jan | 19°C | 4d | 1°C | 4d |
| Feb | 20°C | 6d | 4°C | 4d |
| Mar | 22°C | 10d | 10°C | 6d |
| Apr | 25°C | 14d | 17°C | 7d |
| May | 28°C | 20d | 22°C | 8d |
| Jun | 29°C | 24d | 26°C | 9d |
| Jul | 30°C | 24d | 28°C | 17d |
| Aug | 30°C | 24d | 29°C | 16d |
| Sep | 29°C | 17d | 25°C | 8d |
| Oct | 27°C | 7d | 19°C | 5d |
| Nov | 24°C | 5d | 11°C | 7d |
| Dec | 20°C | 4d | 3°C | 5d |
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