Seoul vs Hong Kong

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Seoul edges ahead as the better destination in October. Seoul offers 9 hours of daily sunshine with only 5 rain days, while Hong Kong sees 9 sunshine hours and 7 rain days.

Seoul sits in the comfortable travel range at 19°C. Hong Kong is also comfortable at 27°C.

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

Seoul reaches an average high of 19°C (66°F) and drops to 9°C (48°F) at night during October. The daily temperature range is 10°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.

Hong Kong averages 27°C (81°F) for the high and 23°C (73°F) for the low, with a daily range of 4°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 October.

Seoul receives approximately 54 mm of rainfall across 5 rain days during October. Rain is occasional, so a light rain jacket should suffice.

Hong Kong sees 69 mm over 7 rain days. That makes Seoul the drier option by 2 rain days and 15 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.