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Weather in August in Hong Kong

Considering a trip to Hong Kong this August and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What is the weather like in Hong Kong in August?

August in Hong Kong generally has very warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation. During August, summer is in full swing.

Temperatures

You can expect very warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 32°C and nighttime temperatures around 27°C in Hong Kong. In Hong Kong, August typically stands out as the hottest month of the year. If you're planning a visit during this time, it would be wise to come prepared. Packing light and breathable summer cloths will ensure you stay comfortable throughout your stay.

Precipitation

August is a very rainy month with an average rainfall of around 319 mm in Hong Kong.

Average sunshine

Hong Kong enjoys a balanced 182 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

For a closer look at August's conditions in Hong Kong, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Hong Kong's yearly weather, check out our Hong Kong climate page.

Where to go in Hong Kong in August

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Hong Kong on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in August for the most popular destinonation in Hong Kong?

Hong Kong

In August Hong Kong generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Hong Kong
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
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<<   July July
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32°C 
27°C 
201 hours 
259 mm 
17 days 
poor 
32°C 
27°C 
182 hours 
319 mm 
17 days 
poor 
31°C 
26°C 
175 hours 
222 mm 
14 days 
poor 
Climate in Hong Kong

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Is August the best time to visit Hong Kong?

In our view, August might not be the best time to travel to Hong Kong with often poor weather in Hong Kong.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, March, October, November and December offering mostly perfect weather in Hong Kong. The weather in June, July, August and September, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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