Weather Comparison
Side-by-side weather comparison for December
| Metric | Seoul | Hong Kong | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average HighHigher is warmer | 5°C (41°F) | 13°C (55°F)▲ | Hong Kong |
| Average LowHigher is milder | -3°C (27°F) | 5°C (41°F)▲ | Hong Kong |
| Rain DaysFewer is drier | 3 days | 3 days | Tie |
| PrecipitationLess is drier | 30 mm | 30 mm | Tie |
| Sunshine HoursMore is sunnier | 1h/day | 1h/day | Tie |
| HumidityLower is more comfortable | 65%▲ | 75% | Seoul |
| UV IndexLower is safer | 1▲ | 3 | Seoul |
| Wind SpeedCalmer is better | 15 km/h | 15 km/h | Tie |
Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Seoul edges ahead as the better destination in December. Seoul offers 1 hours of daily sunshine with only 3 rain days, while Hong Kong sees 1 sunshine hours and 3 rain days.
Seoul is on the cooler side at 5°C, requiring warmer clothing. Hong Kong is cooler at 13°C.
For travelers who prioritize dry weather, both cities are equally dry in December.
Seoul reaches an average high of 5°C (41°F) and drops to -3°C (27°F) at night during December. The daily temperature range is 8°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.
Hong Kong averages 13°C (55°F) for the high and 5°C (41°F) for the low, with a daily range of 8°C. There is a notable 8°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 December.
Seoul receives approximately 30 mm of rainfall across 3 rain days during December. Rain is occasional, so a light rain jacket should suffice.
Hong Kong sees 30 mm over 3 rain days. Both cities are equally rainy this month.
Humidity also differs: Seoul averages 65% while Hong Kong sits at 75%. Hong Kong will feel muggier, especially at higher temperatures.
Highs of 5°C, lows of -3°C, 3 rain days
Highs of 13°C, lows of 5°C, 3 rain days
Pack for both: a warm scarf. These items are useful in either destination during December.
The table below shows average high temperatures and rain days for every month. December is highlighted for quick reference.
| Month | Seoul | Hong Kong | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | Rain | High | Rain | |
| Jan | 6°C | 3d | 14°C | 3d |
| Feb | 10°C | 3d | 16°C | 3d |
| Mar | 15°C | 4d | 19°C | 4d |
| Apr | 19°C | 5d | 23°C | 5d |
| May | 23°C | 6d | 25°C | 6d |
| Jun | 24°C | 6d | 26°C | 6d |
| Jul | 23°C | 6d | 25°C | 6d |
| Aug | 19°C | 5d | 23°C | 5d |
| Sep | 15°C | 4d | 19°C | 4d |
| Oct | 10°C | 3d | 16°C | 3d |
| Nov | 6°C | 3d | 14°C | 3d |
| Dec | 5°C | 3d | 13°C | 3d |
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