SeasonMapGangneung vs Hong Kong: which is better, month by month
Gangneung beats Hong Kong in 7 of 12 months — its lead peaks in June (85 vs 40) — while Hong Kong wins November to March.
Each place is scored under the lens that suits its type — they are different kinds of destination, so the scores are each place at its own best. Comfort is SeasonMap's 0–100 estimate from ERA5 climate normals, not a forecast.
Gangneung vs Hong Kong — all 12 months
| Month | Gangneung | Hong Kong | Winner | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52Dcold, a little rain, reliable snow | 84Anice, a little rain, poor air quality | Hong Kong | 32 |
| February | 57Dcold, a little rain, reliable snow | 86Anice, a little rain, muggy air | Hong Kong | 29 |
| March | 68Ccool, a little rain, reliable snow | 80Awarm, a little rain, muggy air | Hong Kong | 12 |
| April | 77Bnice, a little rain | 71Bhot, rainy, muggy air | Gangneung | 6 |
| May | 81Anice, a little rain | 55Dhot, soaked, muggy air | Gangneung | 26 |
| June | 85Ahot, rainy, muggy air | 40Fsweltering, soaked, muggy air | Gangneung | 45 |
| July | 76Bsweltering, soaked, muggy air | 50Dsweltering, soaked, muggy air | Gangneung | 26 |
| August | 72Bsweltering, soaked, muggy air | 38Fsweltering, soaked, muggy air | Gangneung | 34 |
| September | 74Bwarm, soaked, clean air | 47Fsweltering, soaked, muggy air | Gangneung | 27 |
| October | 70Bnice, rainy, clean air | 65Chot, soaked, muggy air | Gangneung | 5 |
| November | 69Ccool, a little rain, clean air | 78Bwarm, a little rain | Hong Kong | 9 |
| December | 54Dcold, a little rain, clean air | 89Anice, dry, poor air quality | Hong Kong | 35 |
A month is a tie when the two are within 3 points. The widest gap is June (85 vs 40). Tap a month for that month's temperature, rain, humidity and air quality side by side.