At a glance
| Metric | Hong Kong | Zhongshan |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month high | 30°C | 33°C |
| Coldest month low | 14°C | 12°C |
| Annual rainfall | 2344 mm | 2031 mm |
| Avg sunshine | 8.5 h/day | 8.1 h/day |
| Best months | November–February | November–January |
Travel score, month by month
| Month | Hong Kong | Zhongshan | Better weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10.0 · Excellent | 10.0 · Excellent | — |
| February | 9.2 · Excellent | 9.0 · Excellent | Hong Kong |
| March | 7.9 · Good | 7.8 · Good | Hong Kong |
| April | 7.4 · Good | 6.8 · Fair | Hong Kong |
| May | 6.0 · Fair | 4.4 · Poor | Hong Kong |
| June | 4.5 · Poor | 3.2 · Poor | Hong Kong |
| July | 3.9 · Poor | 2.4 · Challenging | Hong Kong |
| August | 4.0 · Poor | 3.0 · Poor | Hong Kong |
| September | 4.3 · Poor | 3.5 · Poor | Hong Kong |
| October | 8.2 · Good | 8.0 · Good | Hong Kong |
| November | 9.9 · Excellent | 9.9 · Excellent | — |
| December | 10.0 · Excellent | 10.0 · Excellent | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Which has better weather, Hong Kong or Zhongshan?
Hong Kong has the better travel weather in 9 of 12 months, versus 0 for Zhongshan — based on temperature, rainfall and sunshine.
When is the best time to visit Hong Kong?
The best months to visit Hong Kong are November–February, based on six years of climate data.
When is the best time to visit Zhongshan?
The best months to visit Zhongshan are November–January, based on six years of climate data.
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