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 top out at 19°C with lows near 13°C, and rain falls on just 6.3 days. This is one of the driest, most comfortable months, scoring 8.7 and rated best. New Year's Day falls on 1 January, and the month stays cool and sunny enough for walking and sightseeing.
20°C / 14°C · 7 rain days · 7.6 h sun
Highs reach 20°C, lows sit at 14°C, and rain days inch up slightly to 7.3. The month scores 8.4, still rated best for a visit. Lunar New Year falls on 17–19 February, bringing three public holidays and a different rhythm to the city as shops and markets mark the festival.
22°C / 18°C · 13 rain days · 7.3 h sun
Temperatures climb to a 22°C high, but rain becomes more frequent at 12.8 days and 89mm. The score drops to 7.3, a good month rather than a top pick, as humidity starts creeping back into the air.
25°C / 21°C · 15 rain days · 8.3 h sun
Highs reach 25°C with lows around 21°C, and rainfall jumps to 165mm over 15.3 days. The month scores 7, still good, though the air turns noticeably more humid. Public holidays cluster here, with Good Friday, Holy Saturday, Ching Ming Festival and Easter Monday all falling between 3 and 7 April.
28°C / 24°C · 23 rain days · 8.4 h sun
Highs hit 27.5°C and lows stay near 24°C, making nights warm. Rain falls on almost 23 days with 290mm total, pushing the score down to 6.3, a good but wetter month. Labour Day is 1 May and Buddha's Birthday falls on 25 May.
29°C / 26°C · 28 rain days · 8.9 h sun
Highs reach 29°C with lows of 26°C, and rain is frequent at 27.7 days, totalling 370mm. The score falls to 4.4, an ok month, as heat and heavy, frequent downpours set in together. Dragon Boat Festival falls on 19 June.
30°C / 27°C · 25 rain days · 10.4 h sun
This is the toughest month, scoring 3.9 and rated avoid. Highs reach 30°C with lows of 27°C, so nights bring little relief, and rain still falls on 25.3 days with 293mm total. The combination of heat, humidity and frequent storms makes outdoor plans harder to manage. Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Establishment Day is 1 July.
30°C / 26°C · 26 rain days · 8.9 h sun
Highs stay near 30°C with lows of 26°C, and rainfall peaks at 392mm over 26.3 days, the wettest month of the year. The score is 4.1, ok, reflecting heavy rain and heat together, though sun hours stay fairly high at 8.9.
30°C / 25°C · 21 rain days · 9.2 h sun
Highs ease slightly to 29.5°C but humidity lingers, with 21.1 rain days and 277mm of rain. The score sits at 4.3, ok, as the month still carries summer's heat. The day following Mid-Autumn Festival is a holiday on 26 September.
27°C / 22°C · 11 rain days · 8.9 h sun
Highs drop to 27°C and rain days fall sharply to 11.4, with 177mm total. The score climbs back to 7.1, good, as the weather turns noticeably more comfortable. National Day is 1 October and Chung Yeung Festival falls on 19 October.
24°C / 19°C · 6 rain days · 8.2 h sun
Highs reach 24°C with lows near 19°C, and rain days drop to just 5.9. The score rises to 8.8, rated best, with dry air and plenty of sunshine at 8.2 hours a day making this one of the most pleasant months to visit.
20°C / 14°C · 4 rain days · 8.0 h sun
Highs sit at 20°C with lows of 14°C, and rain is scarce at just 3.6 days and 27mm, the driest month of the year. The score peaks at 9.3, the top-rated month. Christmas Day and Boxing Day fall on 25 and 26 December, bringing holiday crowds and decorations to the city.
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.
Events calendar
Public holidays: New Year's Day (1 Jan)
Public holidays: Lunar New Year (17 Feb), Second day of Lunar New Year (18 Feb), Third day of Lunar New Year (19 Feb)
Public holidays: Good Friday (3 Apr), Holy Saturday (4 Apr), Ching Ming Festival (6 Apr), Easter Monday (7 Apr)
Public holidays: Labour Day (1 May), Buddha's Birthday (25 May)
Public holidays: Dragon Boat Festival (19 Jun)
Public holidays: Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Establishment Day (1 Jul)
Public holidays: Day following the Mid-Autumn Festival (26 Sep)
Public holidays: National Day (1 Oct), Chung Yeung Festival (19 Oct)
Public holidays: Christmas Day (25 Dec), Boxing Day (26 Dec)
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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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