Best Time to Visit Hong Kong
Hong Kong · weather by month, temperature and rainfall
The best time to visit Hong Kong is November to February, when the weather is at its most comfortable for sightseeing and time outdoors. July is the hottest month, with average highs of 31°C (87°F), while January is the coldest, with lows around 13°C (55°F). The rainy season runs over May to September; June is the wettest month with about 290 mm (11.4 in) of rain. June is the least comfortable month, mainly because of the rain.
Hong Kong weather by month
Monthly climate table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Rainy days | Humidity | Sun hrs/day | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°C 68°F | 13°C 55°F | 33 mm | 5 | 73% | 4.5 | Excellent 9.9 |
| February | 21°C 70°F | 15°C 58°F | 38 mm | 6 | 77% | 3.5 | Excellent 9.7 |
| March | 24°C 75°F | 18°C 64°F | 81 mm | 10 | 79% | 3.4 | Excellent 8.6 |
| April | 26°C 79°F | 21°C 70°F | 114 mm | 13 | 81% | 3.6 | Fair 5.8 |
| May | 29°C 84°F | 24°C 76°F | 234 mm | 20 | 84% | 3.5 | Poor 3.3 |
| June | 30°C 85°F | 27°C 80°F | 290 mm | 24 | 87% | 2.7 | Poor 2 |
| July | 31°C 87°F | 27°C 81°F | 182 mm | 20 | 84% | 4.4 | Poor 2.4 |
| August | 30°C 87°F | 27°C 80°F | 235 mm | 23 | 84% | 3.9 | Poor 2.5 |
| September | 30°C 87°F | 26°C 79°F | 162 mm | 17 | 81% | 5.1 | Poor 3.2 |
| October | 28°C 83°F | 23°C 73°F | 62 mm | 7 | 76% | 5.4 | Excellent 9 |
| November | 25°C 78°F | 19°C 66°F | 47 mm | 6 | 75% | 4.9 | Excellent 9.4 |
| December | 21°C 70°F | 14°C 57°F | 25 mm | 4 | 71% | 4.8 | Excellent 10 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Hong Kong?
The best time to visit Hong Kong is November to February, based on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and plenty of sunshine.
What is the hottest month in Hong Kong?
July is the hottest month in Hong Kong, with an average high of 31°C (87°F).
What is the coldest month in Hong Kong?
January is the coldest month in Hong Kong, with an average low of 13°C (55°F).
What is the rainiest month in Hong Kong?
June is the wettest month, with about 290 mm (11.4 in) of rain. December is the driest, with 25 mm (1.0 in).
When is the rainy season in Hong Kong?
The rainy season in Hong Kong is May to September.
Nearby destinations
- Hong Kong Island2 km · best October to February
- Kowloon4 km · best November to February
- New Territories18 km · best October to February
- Luohu District30 km · best November to February
- Shenzhen32 km · best November to February
- Bao'an43 km · best November to February
- Zhuhai62 km · best November to February
- Macau65 km · best November to February
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