New Territories Weather in June

June: hot, wet and humid

June feels sticky from morning to night. Highs reach 29°C and lows stay around 25°C, with humidity at 87%. Rain falls on 24 days, and thick cloud leaves little sunshine. May is also wet, but June gets more rain; July is warmer at night but gets less.

You can still visit indoor sights, such as the Hong Kong Heritage Museum in Sha Tin, or enjoy a meal in a covered market. Rain can make country paths muddy and slippery, so save long hikes on Tai Mo Shan for a drier day. The heat and damp can make a full day of sightseeing tiring.

Dragon boats and holiday crowds

The Tuen Ng Festival, also called the Dragon Boat Festival, usually falls in June. You may catch races on the Shing Mun River in Sha Tin, though the date shifts each year. Race areas get busy, while many other parts of the New Territories feel quieter than during the cooler October-to-February season.

If you hate crowds, visit Sha Tin on a non-race day and check the festival date before choosing your outing.

Quieter days, softer prices

June is part of the wet summer low season, so hotel prices are often softer than in the popular cooler months. You'll also find fewer visitors at many sights. Festival crowds are the main exception, and rain can disrupt plans.

For a practical rainy-day stop, head to Sha Tin's New Town Plaza, linked to the MTR station, then visit the nearby Hong Kong Heritage Museum when the weather clears. Keep outdoor plans flexible; a sudden downpour can turn a country walk into a muddy slog.