Hong Kong weather in January
Thinking about venturing to Hong Kong this January and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Hong Kong in January?
January in Hong Kong generally has pleasant temperatures, with moderate precipitation. January is a winter month.
You can expect pleasant maximum daytime temperatures of around 20°C and nighttime temperatures around 14°C in Hong Kong. In general, this month stands out as the coldest period throughout the year. However, even though January is the coolest month, you can still find places in Hong Kong with moderate temperatures, ensuring a pleasant experience throughout the year.
January is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 32 mm in Hong Kong. In Hong Kong, this particular month consistently records the lowest levels of rainfall, making it the driest period throughout the entire year. The city Hong Kong usually sees around 152 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.
For specific regional insights in Hong Kong for January, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Hong Kong climate page.
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Average weather in Hong Kong
In January Hong Kong generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is January the best time to visit Hong Kong?
We consider January to be one of the best times to travel to Hong Kong. Typically, the climate in Hong Kong is perfect. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, March, October, November and December offering mostly perfect weather in Hong Kong. On the other hand, the months of June, July, August and September tend to have poor weather conditions.
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