Hong Kong vs Guangzhou

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Hong Kong edges ahead as the better destination in December. Hong Kong offers 8 hours of daily sunshine with only 4 rain days, while Guangzhou sees 7 sunshine hours and 5 rain days.

Hong Kong sits in the comfortable travel range at 20°C. Guangzhou is also comfortable at 20°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Hong Kong is the stronger choice in December. Hong Kong receives 1 more hour of sunshine per day, which matters for sightseeing and outdoor activities.

Hong Kong reaches an average high of 20°C (68°F) and drops to 14°C (57°F) at night during December. The daily temperature range is 6°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.

Guangzhou averages 20°C (68°F) for the high and 11°C (52°F) for the low, with a daily range of 9°C. The two cities feel quite similar in terms of temperature.

Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in December.

Hong Kong receives approximately 29 mm of rainfall across 4 rain days during December. Rain is occasional, so a light rain jacket should suffice.

Guangzhou sees 40 mm over 5 rain days. That makes Hong Kong the drier option by 1 rain day and 11 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 78%.