Weather Comparison
Side-by-side weather comparison for March
| Metric | Seoul | Hong Kong | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average HighHigher is warmer | 10°C (50°F) | 22°C (72°F)▲ | Hong Kong |
| Average LowHigher is milder | 0°C (32°F) | 18°C (64°F)▲ | Hong Kong |
| Rain DaysFewer is drier | 6 days▲ | 10 days | Seoul |
| PrecipitationLess is drier | 37 mm▲ | 72 mm | Seoul |
| Sunshine HoursMore is sunnier | 9h/day▲ | 7h/day | Seoul |
| HumidityLower is more comfortable | 65%▲ | 78% | Seoul |
| UV IndexLower is safer | 6 | 6 | Tie |
| Wind SpeedCalmer is better | 17 km/h▲ | 18 km/h | Seoul |
Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Seoul edges ahead as the better destination in March. Seoul offers 9 hours of daily sunshine with only 6 rain days, while Hong Kong sees 7 sunshine hours and 10 rain days.
Seoul is on the cooler side at 10°C, requiring warmer clothing. Hong Kong is also comfortable at 22°C.
For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Seoul is the stronger choice in March. Seoul receives 2 more hours of sunshine per day, which matters for sightseeing and outdoor activities.
Seoul reaches an average high of 10°C (50°F) and drops to 0°C (32°F) at night during March. The daily temperature range is 10°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.
Hong Kong averages 22°C (72°F) for the high and 18°C (64°F) for the low, with a daily range of 4°C. There is a notable 12°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 March.
Seoul receives approximately 37 mm of rainfall across 6 rain days during March. Rain is occasional, so a light rain jacket should suffice.
Hong Kong sees 72 mm over 10 rain days. That makes Seoul the drier option by 4 rain days and 35 mm of total precipitation.
Humidity also differs: Seoul averages 65% while Hong Kong sits at 78%. Hong Kong will feel muggier, especially at higher temperatures.
Highs of 10°C, lows of 0°C, 6 rain days
Highs of 22°C, lows of 18°C, 10 rain days
The table below shows average high temperatures and rain days for every month. March is highlighted for quick reference.
| Month | Seoul | Hong Kong | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | Rain | High | Rain | |
| Jan | 1°C | 4d | 19°C | 4d |
| Feb | 4°C | 4d | 20°C | 6d |
| Mar | 10°C | 6d | 22°C | 10d |
| Apr | 17°C | 7d | 25°C | 14d |
| May | 22°C | 8d | 28°C | 20d |
| Jun | 26°C | 9d | 29°C | 24d |
| Jul | 28°C | 17d | 30°C | 24d |
| Aug | 29°C | 16d | 30°C | 24d |
| Sep | 25°C | 8d | 29°C | 17d |
| Oct | 19°C | 5d | 27°C | 7d |
| Nov | 11°C | 7d | 24°C | 5d |
| Dec | 3°C | 5d | 20°C | 4d |
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