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When is the best time to visit Hong Kong?
In general the best time to visit Hong Kong is probably July, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are July, August, September, while the coldest months are January, February, December.
But ultimately the best time to visit depends on what you want to do:
- The best time for a sunbathing holiday is July, August, September. Average maximum temperatures are up to +30°C in July and it has 1 sunny days on average.
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during February - December.
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is May, June, August with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Hong Kong in different months
This is the average weather in Hong Kong for each month based on historic data:
January, October, November, December usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +26°C during October.
In February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September the weather is average. Expect around 171 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 325 mm in August.
Climate in Hong Kong
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Hong Kong for each month:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +25°C | +26°C | +28°C | +30°C | +34°C | +33°C | +35°C | +35°C | +34°C | +33°C | +30°C | +27°C |
| Average Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +17°C | +18°C | +20°C | +24°C | +27°C | +29°C | +30°C | +29°C | +29°C | +26°C | +23°C | +19°C |
| Minimum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +1°C | +3°C | +3°C | +9°C | +15°C | +18°C | +20°C | +21°C | +18°C | +12°C | +6°C | +2°C |
| Avg. water temperature | |||||||||||
| +21°C | +20°C | +22°C | +26°C | +29°C | +30°C | +30°C | +30°C | +30°C | +28°C | +26°C | +24°C |
| Humidity, % | |||||||||||
| 72 | 78 | 80 | 82 | 83 | 83 | 81 | 82 | 78 | 73 | 71 | 68 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 24 | 46 | 68 | 122 | 245 | 296 | 250 | 325 | 231 | 87 | 41 | 26 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Average wind speed, m/s | |||||||||||
| 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Sunny Days | |||||||||||
| 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
| Cloud Days | |||||||||||
| 15 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 12 | 14 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 8 | 12 | 16 | 19 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 22 | 13 | 8 | 6 |
| Snowy Days | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Hong Kong during the whole year:
The hottest month in Hong Kong is July with average maximum temperature going up to +30°C. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +11°C.
Water temperature
Here are the water temperatures in Hong Kong during the whole year:
Hong Kong achieves its warmest water temperature in July, where the average sea temperature goes up to +29°C. Coldest water temperature is in February with +19°C in average.
When can you swim in Hong Kong?
You can swim in Hong Kong from April to November:
- In June - September the water is very warm (28°C);
- In May the water is warm (25°C - 28°C);
- In April the water is comfortable (21°C - 25°C);
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Hong Kong looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Hong Kong is June with average humidity going up to 83%. The least humid month is December with an average humidity of 68%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Hong Kong during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is December with approximately 11 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 26 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is August with approximately 26 rainy days and 325 mm of total precipitation.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Hong Kong:
What is the hottest month in Hong Kong?
The hottest month in Hong Kong is July with average maximum temperature of +30°C.
What is the coldest month in Hong Kong?
The coldest month in Hong Kong is January with minimum temperatures of +11°C.
Is Hong Kong worth visiting in winter?
If you are planning to visit Hong Kong in winter you can expect pretty good weather. The best month is July with +30°C and 1 sunny days.
When does it rain the least in Hong Kong?
if you're looking to visit Hong Kong when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for August, June, July. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being January with only 24 mm of rain.
Monthly weather in Hong Kong
Source of the data
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.