Weather in Hong Kong
What's the weather like in Hong Kong?
Hong Kong has a moderate climate and heavy rainfall, especially in the wet season. Average daytime highs range from 18°C (64°F) in January to 31°C (88°F) in July, with overnight lows around 14°C (57°F) and 26°C (79°F) respectively.
For comfortable sightseeing temperatures (18–26°C daytime highs), the best months to visit Hong Kong are January through May, and October through December.
Quick facts
- Country
- 🇭🇰 Hong Kong
- Region
- Asia
- Time zone
- Asia/Hong_Kong
- Coordinates
- 22.319, 114.169
Monthly climate
Long-run averages for each month of the year.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rain days | Snow days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18°C / 64°F | 14°C / 57°F | 25 mm | 5 | — |
| February | 19°C / 66°F | 15°C / 59°F | 55 mm | 9 | — |
| March | 21°C / 70°F | 17°C / 63°F | 85 mm | 11 | — |
| April | 25°C / 77°F | 20°C / 68°F | 165 mm | 12 | — |
| May | 28°C / 82°F | 23°C / 73°F | 295 mm | 15 | — |
| June | 30°C / 86°F | 26°C / 79°F | 395 mm | 19 | — |
| July | 31°C / 88°F | 26°C / 79°F | 375 mm | 17 | — |
| August | 31°C / 88°F | 26°C / 79°F | 450 mm | 17 | — |
| September | 30°C / 86°F | 25°C / 77°F | 325 mm | 14 | — |
| October | 28°C / 82°F | 22°C / 72°F | 100 mm | 7 | — |
| November | 24°C / 75°F | 18°C / 64°F | 40 mm | 5 | — |
| December | 20°C / 68°F | 15°C / 59°F | 25 mm | 4 | — |
Hong Kong by month
Detailed weather for any specific month:
Seasonal patterns to know
East Asia typhoon season runs June–November (peak August–October). Typhoons can disrupt travel — peak risk is August–October.
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