What is the weather like in Guangzhou vs Hong Kong in May?

In May, Guangzhou averages 30°C high / 23°C low with about 256 mm of rain; Hong Kong averages 29°C high / 25°C low with about 233 mm.

Guangzhou vs Hong Kong in May

Hong Kong is the better pick in May — 55 vs 48 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Hong Kong is hot, soaked, muggy air, while Guangzhou is sweltering, soaked, poor air quality.

Guangzhou vs Hong Kong — May climate, side by side

	🇨🇳 Guangzhou	🇭🇰 Hong Kong
Comfort score	48/100 (F)	55/100 (D)
Feels-like high	34°C	33°C
Avg high / low	30° / 23°	29° / 25°
Rainfall	256 mm	233 mm
Rainy days	21	21
Humidity	84%	86%
Air quality (AQI)	107	85

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

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Guangzhou vs Hong Kong in May — FAQ

Is May better in Guangzhou or Hong Kong?: Hong Kong is the better pick in May — 55 vs 48 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Hong Kong is hot, soaked, muggy air, while Guangzhou is sweltering, soaked, poor air quality.
What is the weather like in Guangzhou vs Hong Kong in May?: In May, Guangzhou averages 30°C high / 23°C low with about 256 mm of rain; Hong Kong averages 29°C high / 25°C low with about 233 mm.