Hong Kong Island Weather in January
Hong Kong · January climate averages and travel tips
Avg high19°C (66°F)
Avg low12°C (53°F)
Rainfall33 mm (1.3 in)
RatingExcellent 9.7/10
Expect mild days in Hong Kong Island in January: the average high is 19°C (66°F) and the average low is 12°C (53°F). The month is fairly dry, with about 33 mm (1.3 in) of rain spread over 5 days, one of the driest months of the year. You get roughly 10.8 hours of daylight and frequently cloudy skies.
Is January a good time to visit Hong Kong Island?
Yes — January is one of the best months to visit Hong Kong Island. The weather rates excellent (9.7/10) on our comfort score.
January weather at a glance
| Average high | 19°C (66°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 12°C (53°F) |
| Daily mean | 15°C (59°F) |
| Rainfall | 33 mm (1.3 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 5 |
| Humidity | 73% |
| Cloud cover | 62% |
| Daylight | 10.8 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 4.5 hours/day |
| Wind | 14.3 km/h |
| vs December | 1°C cooler than December, with similar rainfall. |
What to pack for Hong Kong Island in January
- T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
- a sweater for cool nights
Hong Kong Island weather in other months
Jan19°C / 12°C33 mmExcellentFeb21°C / 14°C38 mmExcellentMar23°C / 17°C81 mmExcellentApr26°C / 20°C114 mmFairMay28°C / 23°C234 mmPoorJun29°C / 26°C290 mmPoorJul30°C / 26°C182 mmPoorAug30°C / 26°C235 mmPoorSep30°C / 25°C162 mmPoorOct28°C / 22°C62 mmExcellentNov25°C / 18°C47 mmExcellentDec20°C / 13°C25 mmExcellent
← DecemberBest time to visit Hong Kong IslandFebruary →
Nearby in January
- Hong Kong20°C · 33 mm
- Kowloon20°C · 33 mm
- New Territories19°C · 33 mm
- Luohu District20°C · 33 mm
- Shenzhen20°C · 33 mm
- Bao'an19°C · 33 mm
Where else is good in January? See where to go in January.