Average Monthly Sunshine in Hong Kong

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Hong Kong receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Hong Kong, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 201 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of March provide just 100 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1834 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means the city 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.

Hong Kong’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Hong Kong enjoys an average of 1834 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.

In contrast, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Oslo, Norway, receives approximately 1690 hours of sunshine annually.

Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.

Other climate information

June, Hong Kong’s wettest month, receives 259 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 31°C. During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 20°C.

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Hong Kong Precipitation page.