Weather & climate · Hong Kong
Best Time to Visit Hong Kong
November
The best time to visit Hong Kong is November, when daytime highs in the capital are around 25°C. February to April, October and December are also a good time to go. July is the warmest month (30°C by day), January the coldest (12°C at night), and June the wettest with about 282 mm of rain.
30°C
Warmest: July
12°C
Coldest nights: January
1401 mm
Rain per year
282 mm
Wettest: June
Hong Kong weather by month
- Jan20°C12°C36 mm
- Feb21°C15°C29 mm
- Mar23°C17°C72 mm
- Apr26°C21°C104 mm
- May29°C24°C210 mm
- Jun30°C26°C282 mm
- Jul30°C27°C185 mm
- Aug30°C27°C218 mm
- Sep30°C26°C161 mm
- Oct28°C22°C49 mm
- Nov25°C18°C30 mm
- Dec21°C13°C25 mm
Best time Good Less ideal
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°C | 12°C | 36 mm | 74% | 63% | Fair |
| February | 21°C | 15°C | 29 mm | 78% | 72% | Good |
| March | 23°C | 17°C | 72 mm | 79% | 76% | Good |
| April | 26°C | 21°C | 104 mm | 81% | 74% | Good |
| May | 29°C | 24°C | 210 mm | 84% | 76% | Rainy |
| June | 30°C | 26°C | 282 mm | 86% | 79% | Rainy |
| July | 30°C | 27°C | 185 mm | 85% | 70% | Rainy |
| August | 30°C | 27°C | 218 mm | 84% | 71% | Rainy |
| September | 30°C | 26°C | 161 mm | 81% | 63% | Rainy |
| October | 28°C | 22°C | 49 mm | 76% | 53% | Good |
| November | 25°C | 18°C | 30 mm | 75% | 58% | Best time |
| December | 21°C | 13°C | 25 mm | 71% | 58% | Good |
Data: NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources) — 25-year climate averages 2001–2025, public domain, for the area around Hong Kong (22.27, 114.19). Satellite and model averages — local weather stations can differ by 1–2 °C, and mountains or coasts elsewhere in Hong Kong have their own climate.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Hong Kong?
November. The best time to visit Hong Kong is November, when daytime highs in the capital are around 25°C. February to April, October and December are also a good time to go. July is the warmest month (30°C by day), January the coldest (12°C at night), and June the wettest with about 282 mm of rain.
What is the hottest month in Hong Kong?
July, with average highs of 30°C in Hong Kong.
What is the coldest month in Hong Kong?
January, when nights drop to about 12°C and days reach 20°C.
What is the rainiest month in Hong Kong?
June with about 282 mm; December is the driest (25 mm).
When should I avoid visiting Hong Kong?
August is the least comfortable month on average: 30°C by day and 218 mm of rain.
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