Our verdict
The best time to visit Hong Kong is October-December
The warmest month of the year in Hong Kong is August, where the average temperature gets to around 30℃ (87℉), but temperatures can reach as high as 32℃ (89℉) on the hottest days in summer. In the winter, temperatures can get down to 12℃ (53℉) around January.
If you’re a sun-chaser and want to visit Hong Kong when the days are longest, you should visit in July. The wet season in Hong Kong falls around August, so if you prefer the dryer weather, you should look to visit in December instead.
Keep reading to find all the info you need (and none of the stuff you don’t) about the best times to go to Hong Kong. By the time you get to the bottom, you’ll be ready to start booking your trip.
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Hong Kong seasons
Before you continue, it’s important to know when the seasons are in Hong Kong as they might be different to yours depending on where in the world you’re travelling from. Hong Kong is in the Northern Hemisphere, so the seasons fall during these months:
| Season | Months |
|---|---|
| Summer | June to August |
| Autumn/fall | September to November |
| Winter | December to February |
| Spring | March to May |
Average temperatures in Hong Kong
If the temperature is a big factor for you to help you decide when to visit, the chart below shows the average minimum and maximum temperatures in Hong Kong for each month side-by-side so you can easily see the difference in weather throughout the year. To see the temperatures in both Celsius (°C) and Fahrenheit (°F), hover or tap the shaded boxes on the graph.
Hong Kong climate by month
If you already have a rough idea about which months you might want to travel, the section below shows a detailed breakdown of the climate in Hong Kong for each month so you can see if it all suits your wants and needs. Scroll down, or use the quick menu below to jump to your preferred month.
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Hong Kong in January
- Average temperature: 17℃ (62℉)
- Average high temperature: 18℃ (65℉)
- Average low temperature: 15℃ (59℉)
- Average humidity: 73%
- Average sunny days: 15 days
- Average rainfall: 25mm (1") over 13 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Hong Kong in January, make sure you pack a light jumper or hoodie.
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Hong Kong in February
- Average temperature: 18℃ (64℉)
- Average high temperature: 20℃ (67℉)
- Average low temperature: 16℃ (62℉)
- Average humidity: 78%
- Average sunny days: 10 days
- Average rainfall: 32mm (1") over 15 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Hong Kong in February, make sure you pack a light jumper or hoodie.
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Hong Kong in March
- Average temperature: 20℃ (69℉)
- Average high temperature: 22℃ (71℉)
- Average low temperature: 19℃ (66℉)
- Average humidity: 80%
- Average sunny days: 8 days
- Average rainfall: 44mm (2") over 18 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Hong Kong in March, make sure you pack a light jumper or hoodie for the evenings and some light clothes for the daytime.
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Hong Kong in April
- Average temperature: 23℃ (74℉)
- Average high temperature: 24℃ (76℉)
- Average low temperature: 22℃ (71℉)
- Average humidity: 83%
- Average sunny days: 8 days
- Average rainfall: 86mm (3") over 18 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Hong Kong in April, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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Hong Kong in May
- Average temperature: 26℃ (79℉)
- Average high temperature: 28℃ (82℉)
- Average low temperature: 25℃ (77℉)
- Average humidity: 84%
- Average sunny days: 6 days
- Average rainfall: 171mm (7") over 23 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Hong Kong in May, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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Hong Kong in June
- Average temperature: 28℃ (83℉)
- Average high temperature: 30℃ (85℉)
- Average low temperature: 27℃ (81℉)
- Average humidity: 83%
- Average sunny days: 3 days
- Average rainfall: 198mm (8") over 25 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Hong Kong in June, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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Hong Kong in July
- Average temperature: 29℃ (84℉)
- Average high temperature: 30℃ (86℉)
- Average low temperature: 28℃ (82℉)
- Average humidity: 81%
- Average sunny days: 3 days
- Average rainfall: 197mm (8") over 27 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Hong Kong in July, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays warm all day and night.
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Hong Kong in August
- Average temperature: 29℃ (84℉)
- Average high temperature: 30℃ (87℉)
- Average low temperature: 28℃ (82℉)
- Average humidity: 79%
- Average sunny days: 4 days
- Average rainfall: 215mm (8") over 25 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Hong Kong in August, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays warm all day and night.
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Hong Kong in September
- Average temperature: 28℃ (83℉)
- Average high temperature: 30℃ (85℉)
- Average low temperature: 27℃ (80℉)
- Average humidity: 77%
- Average sunny days: 6 days
- Average rainfall: 155mm (6") over 23 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Hong Kong in September, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
Hong Kong in October
- Average temperature: 26℃ (78℉)
- Average high temperature: 27℃ (81℉)
- Average low temperature: 24℃ (76℉)
- Average humidity: 73%
- Average sunny days: 14 days
- Average rainfall: 72mm (3") over 14 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Hong Kong in October, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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Hong Kong in November
- Average temperature: 22℃ (72℉)
- Average high temperature: 24℃ (75℉)
- Average low temperature: 21℃ (69℉)
- Average humidity: 75%
- Average sunny days: 13 days
- Average rainfall: 36mm (1") over 12 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Hong Kong in November, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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Hong Kong in December
- Average temperature: 18℃ (64℉)
- Average high temperature: 20℃ (67℉)
- Average low temperature: 16℃ (61℉)
- Average humidity: 70%
- Average sunny days: 17 days
- Average rainfall: 23mm (1") over 11 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Hong Kong in December, make sure you pack a light jumper or hoodie.
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