Weather by month for central Hong Kong, the best months to go and how Hong Kong's regions differ, scored from 10 years of climate data.
Jan, Feb, Nov, Dec
The highest month scores: comfortable temperatures, little rain and plenty of sun.
Highs 19°C to 24°C · 4–7 rain days
Mar, Apr, May, Oct
Still good weather, just not quite the top months.
Highs 22°C to 28°C · 11–23 rain days
Jul
The weakest weather of the year: too hot, too cold or too wet.
Highs 30°C · 25 rain days
Weather by month
Average highs and lows, rain days, sunshine and our month score out of 10.
| Month | High / low | Rain days | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best month: January | 19°C / 13°C | 6 days (40 mm) | 7.8 h/day | 8.7/10 |
| Best month: February | 20°C / 14°C | 7 days (47 mm) | 7.6 h/day | 8.4/10 |
| March | 22°C / 18°C | 13 days (89 mm) | 7.3 h/day | 7.3/10 |
| April | 25°C / 21°C | 15 days (165 mm) | 8.3 h/day | 7.0/10 |
| May | 28°C / 24°C | 23 days (290 mm) | 8.4 h/day | 6.3/10 |
| June | 29°C / 26°C | 28 days (370 mm) | 8.9 h/day | 4.4/10 |
| July | 30°C / 27°C | 25 days (293 mm) | 10.4 h/day | 3.9/10 |
| August | 30°C / 26°C | 26 days (392 mm) | 8.9 h/day | 4.1/10 |
| September | 30°C / 25°C | 21 days (277 mm) | 9.2 h/day | 4.3/10 |
| October | 27°C / 22°C | 11 days (177 mm) | 8.9 h/day | 7.1/10 |
| Best month: November | 24°C / 19°C | 6 days (88 mm) | 8.2 h/day | 8.8/10 |
| Best month: December | 20°C / 14°C | 4 days (27 mm) | 8.0 h/day | 9.3/10 |
Figures for central Hong Kong; the country's best months are weighted across its cities. Best months are highlighted. How we score months
Month by month
19°C / 13°C · 6 rain days · 7.8 h sun
Days are cool, with highs of about 18.9°C and lows of 13.3°C. Rain is rare, with only 6.3 rain days and 40 mm in the month. January scores 8.7 and is one of the best times to visit. Expect around 7.8 hours of sun a day, which is good for time outdoors.
20°C / 14°C · 7 rain days · 7.6 h sun
Highs reach about 19.8°C and lows about 14.3°C. There are 7.3 rain days and 47 mm of rain, so it stays mostly dry. February scores 8.4 and is one of the best months to go. It is a little warmer than January, with about 7.6 hours of sun a day.
22°C / 18°C · 13 rain days · 7.3 h sun
It warms up to highs of about 22.4°C, but rain days climb to 12.8. Rainfall is 89 mm, close to double February's total. March scores 7.3, a good month but no longer the best. Sun is lowest now, at about 7.3 hours a day.
25°C / 21°C · 15 rain days · 8.3 h sun
Highs reach about 25.1°C and lows about 20.9°C. Rain falls on 15.3 days, with 165 mm in total, so bring an umbrella. April scores 7 and is still a good time to visit. Sun hours rise to about 8.3 a day.
28°C / 24°C · 23 rain days · 8.4 h sun
Highs are about 27.5°C, and rain falls on 22.8 days. Rainfall jumps to 290 mm. May scores 6.3, which still counts as good, but it is the weakest of the good months. Plan for wet weather on most days.
29°C / 26°C · 28 rain days · 8.9 h sun
June is hot and very wet, with highs of about 29.3°C and nights near 26.2°C. Rain falls on 27.7 days, almost every day, with 370 mm in total. It scores only 4.4, an ok verdict at best. Go in December to February instead if you can.
30°C / 27°C · 25 rain days · 10.4 h sun
July is the worst month to visit, with the lowest score of 3.9 and a verdict of avoid. It is the hottest month, with highs of about 30.1°C and lows near 26.6°C. Rain falls on 25.3 days and totals 293 mm. It has the most sun, about 10.4 hours a day, but the heat and rain outweigh that.
30°C / 26°C · 26 rain days · 8.9 h sun
Highs stay near 29.8°C and lows near 26.1°C. August is the wettest month, with 392 mm of rain over 26.3 days. It scores 4.1, an ok verdict, but it is a poor time for outdoor plans. Only go if your dates are fixed.
30°C / 25°C · 21 rain days · 9.2 h sun
It is still hot, with highs of about 29.5°C and lows of 25.4°C. Rain falls on 21.1 days, with 277 mm in total. September scores 4.3, an ok verdict. If you can wait until October, the weather is much better.
27°C / 22°C · 11 rain days · 8.9 h sun
Conditions improve fast. Highs drop to about 27.2°C, and rain days fall to 11.4, roughly half of September's. Rainfall is still 177 mm, so some wet days remain. October scores 7.1 and is a good time to visit, with about 8.9 hours of sun a day.
24°C / 19°C · 6 rain days · 8.2 h sun
November is one of the best months, with a score of 8.8. Highs are a pleasant 24.4°C and lows about 19.1°C. Rain falls on only 5.9 days, with 88 mm in total. Expect about 8.2 hours of sun a day.
20°C / 14°C · 4 rain days · 8.0 h sun
December has the top score of 9.3 and is the best month to visit. It is also the driest, with just 3.6 rain days and 27 mm of rain. Highs are about 20.1°C and lows about 13.8°C, so pack a light jacket for the evenings.
By trip type
City sightseeing
December, November, January and February suit city trips best. December is the driest month, with 3.6 rain days and 27 mm of rain and highs of 20.1°C. November is warmer, with highs of 24.4°C and 5.9 rain days.
Hiking & nature
December, January, November and February are best for hiking. From December to February, highs are 18.9–20.1°C with 7.3 or fewer rain days. Avoid June to August, when rain falls on 25 or more days a month.
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FAQ
Yes. December is the best month to visit Hong Kong, with the highest score of the year at 9.3. It is also the driest month, with 27 mm of rain on 3.6 days. Days reach 20.1°C, nights drop to 13.8°C, and you get about 8 hours of sun a day. Bring a light jacket for the evenings.
No. July is the only month we rate as one to avoid, with a score of 3.9. It is the hottest month, with highs of 30.1°C and lows of 26.6°C, so nights stay warm. Rain falls on 25.3 days and totals 293 mm. July does get the most sun of the year, at 10.4 hours a day, but heat and frequent rain outweigh it.
Only if August is your only option. It scores 4.1, which is just OK. August is the wettest month, with 392 mm of rain on 26.3 days. It is also hot, with highs of 29.8°C and lows of 26.1°C. Plan indoor options for most days. If you can choose, go between November and February instead.
Yes, October is a good month, with a score of 7.1. Rain days fall to 11.4, down from 21.1 in September, though 177 mm of rain still falls. Highs are 27.2°C and lows 22.3°C, with about 8.9 hours of sun a day. November is better still, at 8.8, with rain on only 5.9 days.
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