Hong Kong Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit
Hong Kong's climate is sub-tropical, tending towards temperate for nearly half the year. During November and December there are pleasant breezes, plenty of sunshine and comfortable temperatures. Many people regard these as the best months of the year to travel to Hong Kong.
Monthly Temperature in Hong Kong
Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from very warm to pleasant in Hong Kong. Average daytime temperatures reach a very warm 32°C (90°F) in July. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a pleasant 20°C (68°F).
At night, temperatures range from around 27°C (81°F) in July to 14°C (57°F) in January.Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Temperature ranges by month
Rainfall in Hong Kong
Hong Kong has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1791 mm (71 in) of rainfall annually. Hong Kong can be quite wet during June, receiving approximately 330 mm (13 in) of precipitation over 19 rainy days.
In contrast, during the driest month (January), you will experience much drier conditions, with 32 mm (1.3 in) of precipitation spread across 6 rainy days days. For more details, please visit our Hong Kong Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine Hours in Hong Kong
Hong Kong can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 6.7 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in March, with only 3.3 hours of sunlight per day.
Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Water Temperature in Hong Kong
The mean water temperature over the year ranges from 17°C (63°F) in January to 28°C (82°F) in September.
Water temperature over the year
Humidity in Hong Kong by Month
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Hong Kong.
The city experiences its highest humidity in April, reaching 83%. In December, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 70%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Wind Speed in Hong Kong
The mean wind speed varies between 2 m/s (4 knots) and 3 m/s (6 knots) throughout the year. It is lowest in May, June, July, August, September and December and highest during January, February, March, April, October and November. What does this mean?
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
Hong Kong 3-Day Forecast
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
Best Time to Visit Hong Kong
During the months of January, February, March, April, October, November and December, Hong Kong enjoys pleasant weather with average temperatures ranging from 20°C (67°F) to 29°C (83°F). These months are perfect for sightseeing and exploring.Rainfall during this time ranges from 32 mm (1.3 in) in January to 129 mm (5.1 in) in April. This means you can expect a mix of sunny days and occasional showers.
The rainy season falls during May, June, July, August and September, bringing heavy precipitation. Wondering where to travel based on your weather preferences? Our recommendation tool helps you find destinations with your ideal climate conditions. Use our weather planner to find your perfect destination.
