Hong Kong weather in December (Hong Kong)
What can you expect from the weather in Hong Kong during December? This guide provides all the details you need.
In Hong Kong, December is characterized by pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. December is a winter month. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 21°C. But by evening, they drop to around 16°C.
Hong Kong in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 35 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 4 days.
The area enjoys a balanced 160 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.
If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, December is a prime time to visit Hong Kong. January, February, March, October, November and December typically offer the best circumstances. While June, July, August and September tend to showcase less optimal conditions.
For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Hong Kong climate page with graphs.
Hong Kong, monthly averages in December
Min Temperature
16°C
Max Temperature
21°C
Water Temperature
20°C
Chance of Rain
13%
Precipitation
35 mm
Rainy days
4 days
Humidity
70%
Windspeed
7 km/h
Sunshine
160 hours
Percentage Sunshine
51%
Where to go in Hong Kong in December
Find out more about the weather in Hong Kong in December and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.
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So, what should you wear in Hong Kong in December?
For visitors traveling to Hong Kong, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. With a water temperature of around 20°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.What To Do
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in December.
Interested in more climate information?
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Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Hong Kong? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Hong Kong. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal climate conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.
