What is the weather like in Hong Kong vs Seoul in January?

In January, Hong Kong averages 19°C high / 14°C low with about 34 mm of rain; Seoul averages 3°C high / -6°C low with about 19 mm.

Hong Kong vs Seoul in January

Hong Kong is the better pick in January — 84 vs 47 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Hong Kong is nice, a little rain, poor air quality, while Seoul is freezing, dry.

Hong Kong vs Seoul — January climate, side by side

	Hong Kong	Seoul
Comfort score	84/100 (A)	47/100 (F)
Feels-like high	18°C	-1°C
Avg high / low	19° / 14°	3° / -6°
Rainfall	34 mm	19 mm
Rainy days	5	3
Humidity	72%	58%
Air quality (AQI)	103	92

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

Hong Kong vs Seoul in January — FAQ

Is January better in Hong Kong or Seoul?: Hong Kong is the better pick in January — 84 vs 47 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Hong Kong is nice, a little rain, poor air quality, while Seoul is freezing, dry.
What is the weather like in Hong Kong vs Seoul in January?: In January, Hong Kong averages 19°C high / 14°C low with about 34 mm of rain; Seoul averages 3°C high / -6°C low with about 19 mm.