Tokyo or Hong Kong in November?
On climate data, Hong Kong comes out ahead overall in November. See the per-criterion details below.
TokyoPhoto: Basile Morin · CC BY-SA 4.0
Hong KongPhoto: Diliff · CC BY-SA 3.0Key figures in November
| Criterion | Tokyo | Hong Kong |
|---|---|---|
| Average daily high | 17 °C | 25 °C |
| Average daily low | 9 °C | 18 °C |
| Sea | n/a | 24 °C |
| Rainy days | 10 rainy days (est.) | 5 rainy days (est.) ★ |
| Sun | 3 h/day | 5 h/day ★ |
| Humidity | 80 % | 74 % |
Winner by travel type
Trade-offs
- Hong Kong is about 8 °C warmer by day.
- Hong Kong is drier, with about 5 fewer rainy days.
Tokyo or Hong Kong in November: the short answer
In November, Hong Kong comes out ahead on the overall climate score (Tokyo 64/100 vs Hong Kong 91/100). That is a snapshot of one month, though — which one truly fits depends on what you want from the trip, so the breakdown below goes criterion by criterion.
This comparison focuses on November as a representative month for the pair; for any other month, use each destination's month-by-month pages. Across the whole year Tokyo averages a climate score of 60/100, Hong Kong 70/100. Both profiles below are historical monthly averages, not a forecast.
Weather in November, side by side
The average daily high is about 17 °C in Tokyo and 25 °C in Hong Kong — warmer in Hong Kong. Average daily lows are around 9 °C versus 18 °C.
On rain, Tokyo sees about 10 rainy days in November and Hong Kong about 5 — drier in Hong Kong. Hong Kong gets more sunshine (3 vs 5 hours a day).
Rain and sun across the year
Over a full year Tokyo records roughly 139 rainy days and Hong Kong about 153 — the drier of the two overall is Tokyo. At their sunniest, Tokyo reaches about 7 hours of sun a day (August) and Hong Kong about 7 (July). If dependable dry, sunny weather is your top priority, weigh these annual totals alongside the single month above.
Best time to visit each
Climatically, Tokyo is at its best in April, May, June and October, while Hong Kong peaks in March, October, November and December. If your dates are fixed, pick the destination whose strong season overlaps them; if you are flexible, plan around these windows.
Which suits which kind of trip
Based on the November scores for each travel style:
City breaks: Hong Kong scores higher in November (Tokyo 76 vs Hong Kong 93).
Active & hiking: Hong Kong scores higher in November (Tokyo 73 vs Hong Kong 79).
Family: Hong Kong scores higher in November (Tokyo 47 vs Hong Kong 96).
Verdict: which should you pick?
In November, Hong Kong leads across every scored category here — the overall score and each travel type — so on the climate data it is the clearer pick this month. Over the year, Hong Kong carries the higher overall climate score. Your own priority (sun, sea, low rain or sightseeing comfort) still matters, and the month-by-month pages for each destination give you the full picture before you book.