February could be a good time to visit Hong Kong, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +18°C, and there are typically 3 sunny days in February. However, expect about 12 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 46 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+18°C
Avg. max. temperature
+3°C
Min.
+26°C
Max.
46 mm
Total precipitation
78%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
3 ☀️
Sunny Days
13 ⛅️
Cloudy
12 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Hong Kong has OK weather in February.
Average temperature in Hong Kong in February
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Hong Kong for February based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The expected average maximum temperature in February is +20°C with a maximum of +25°C and a minimum of +11°C.
The average maximum temperature goes down 21% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +22°C to +19°C.
Is Hong Kong warm or cold in February?
Hong Kong is typically mild in February.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +17°C to +18°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +11°C to +13°C.
Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.
February is one of the coolest months in Hong Kong, here is the comparison with other months:
Water temperature in Hong Kong in February
Water in Hong Kong in February is Fresh. It varies from +17°C to +20°C, with an average of +19°C.Note that the air temperature is lower than the water temperature, averaging around +18°C.
The water temperature in February is one of the coldest of the entire year:
The warmest water temperatures in Hong Kong are reached in July, when the average sea temperature rises to +29°C. The coldest water temperatures are in February, with an average of +19°C.
Can you swim in Hong Kong in February?
Water temperature (+19°C) in Hong Kong in February might be suited for short swims and acclimatized swimmers might find it refreshing.
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Cold
Below +16°C
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Fresh
16°C - 21°C
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Comfortable
21°C - 25°C
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Warm
25°C - 28°C
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Very warm
+28°C and up
Think of bringing a full-body or shorty wetsuit (3mm-5mm thickness) to provide insulation and maintain body heat.
Climate in Hong Kong in February
Hong Kong weather looks like this, on average, in February and the surrounding months.
January
February
March
Avg. temperature
+17°C
+18°C
+20°C
Min. temperature
+1°C
+3°C
+3°C
Max. temperature
+25°C
+26°C
+28°C
Rainfall
24 mm
46 mm
68 mm
Wind
3 m/s
3 m/s
3 m/s
Avg. water temperature
+19°C
+19°C
+20°C
Humidity
72%
78%
80%
Air pressure
1019 HPa
1018 HPa
1015 HPa
Sunny days
7
3
3
Cloudy days
15
13
12
Rainy days
8
12
16
Snowy days
0
0
0
February typically has worse weather conditions compared to January.It’s getting warmer as February arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +17°C to +18°C during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 24 mm to 46 mm.Humidity rises from 72% to 78%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during February, staying around 3 m/s.The days becoming less sunny, going from 7 sunny days in January to 3 in February.
March brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Hong Kong in February based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 5 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Hong Kong is gradually increasing during February, going from 2 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during February in Hong Kong based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in February is about 11 mm, with a 21% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 4 mm, which is considered light rain.On average, there are about 6 rainy days during February, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
Here’s how February is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Hong Kong wettest month is August, where a typical day has a 84% chance of precipitation and 325 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 26% chance of precipitation and 24 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last February in Hong Kong?
This is the weather in Hong Kong in February 2023:
1 February
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+22°C
2 February
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+20°C
3 February
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+19°C
4 February
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+18°C
5 February
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+18°C
6 February
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+20°C
7 February
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+22°C
8 February
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+18°C
9 February
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+22°C
10 February
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+22°C
11 February
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+21°C
12 February
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+21°C
13 February
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+24°C
14 February
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+18°C
15 February
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+17°C
16 February
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+17°C
17 February
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+20°C
18 February
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+22°C
19 February
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+25°C
20 February
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+22°C
21 February
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+19°C
22 February
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+19°C
23 February
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+20°C
24 February
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+22°C
25 February
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+18°C
26 February
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+18°C
27 February
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+18°C
28 February
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+19°C
In February 2023 Hong Kong had 11 sunny days, 17 cloudy days, and 0 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +20°C, with an absolute maximum of +25°C and a minimum of +17°C. The average humidity was 75%, with a maximum of 99% and a minimum of 38%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 11 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in February?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Hong Kong climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Hong Kong in February has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1983 (+23°C) and the highest in 2023 (+25°C). The driest year was 2011 with only 1147 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2023 with 3151 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Hong Kong in February:
Is February a good time to visit Hong Kong?
It’s always a good time to visit Hong Kong, but the weather is changeable in February, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Hong Kong in February?
February has mild temperatures in Hong Kong. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!
Can you swim in Hong Kong in February?
In general, you can swim in Hong Kong in February, if you want to, at an average water temperature of +19°C. But it will feel quite cool, and some precautions are necessary to ensure your comfort and safety.
Is Hong Kong rainy in February?
Hong Kong is usually dry in February. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.
Is it sunny in Hong Kong in February?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Hong Kong in February, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Hong Kong, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.