Best time to visit Hong Kong
The best months to visit Hong Kong are November, March and December, based on month-by-month temperature and rainfall data. The full year of weather, daylight, holidays, and festival timing is below.
November, March and December score best for Hong Kong weather:
- March22° / 18°CSpring warming begins. Humidity rises, light rain more frequent.
- November25° / 20°CDry, cool, sunny — the other best month. Hong Kong Cyclothon and major outdoor festivals cluster here.
- December20° / 15°CCool and dry — light jacket needed evenings. Christmas decorations across Central, Causeway Bay, and TST.
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By TripSapien Research · Updated May 20, 2026
Hong Kong weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain (mm) | Rainy days | Daylight | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18° | 14° | 23 | 7 | 11h | 17° |
| February | 19° | 15° | 34 | 10 | 11h | 17° |
| MarchBest weather | 22° | 18° | 68 | 17 | 12h | 20° |
| April | 25° | 22° | 111 | 20 | 12h | 23° |
| May | 29° | 25° | 227 | 26 | 13h | 28° |
| June | 31° | 27° | 306 | 28 | 13h | 29° |
| July | 32° | 28° | 243 | 29 | 14h | 28° |
| August | 31° | 27° | 320 | 29 | 13h | 28° |
| September | 31° | 26° | 205 | 23 | 13h | 29° |
| October | 28° | 24° | 91 | 12 | 12h | 29° |
| NovemberBest weather | 25° | 20° | 38 | 8 | 11h | 24° |
| DecemberBest weather | 20° | 15° | 28 | 6 | 11h | 21° |
Temperatures in °C. Long-term monthly averages.
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Hong Kong month by month
January
Hong Kong in January: 18.4°C high, 13.6°C low, 23.1mm rain over 7 days, 10.9h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
Chinese (Lunar) New Year
February
Hong Kong in February: 19.4°C high, 15°C low, 34.4mm rain over 10 days, 11.2h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
MarchBest weather
Hong Kong in March: 22°C high, 18°C low, 67.7mm rain over 17 days, 11.7h daylight. Mild but rainy — flexible plans pay off.
Spring Lantern Festival
April
Hong Kong in April: 25.4°C high, 21.6°C low, 111mm rain over 20 days, 12.4h daylight. Mild but rainy — flexible plans pay off.
Spring Lantern Festival
May
Hong Kong in May: 28.7°C high, 24.9°C low, 227.1mm rain over 26 days, 13h daylight. Hot and rainy — afternoon storms, plan indoor afternoons.
Spring Lantern Festival
June
Hong Kong in June: 30.6°C high, 27°C low, 306.1mm rain over 28 days, 13.4h daylight. Hot and rainy — afternoon storms, plan indoor afternoons.
Hong Kong Summer Spectacular · Hong Kong Summer Pop Music Festival
July
Hong Kong in July: 31.6°C high, 27.6°C low, 242.5mm rain over 29 days, 13.5h daylight. Hot and rainy — afternoon storms, plan indoor afternoons.
Hong Kong Summer Spectacular · Hong Kong Summer Pop Music Festival
August
Hong Kong in August: 31.4°C high, 27.3°C low, 319.7mm rain over 29 days, 13.1h daylight. Hot and rainy — afternoon storms, plan indoor afternoons.
Hong Kong Summer Spectacular · Hong Kong Summer Pop Music Festival
September
Hong Kong in September: 30.6°C high, 26.4°C low, 204.7mm rain over 23 days, 12.6h daylight. Hot and rainy — afternoon storms, plan indoor afternoons.
Mid-Autumn Festival/Moon Festival
October
Hong Kong in October: 28.1°C high, 23.8°C low, 90.6mm rain over 12 days, 12h daylight. Hot and dry — outdoor friendly, hydrate.
Halloween · Mid-Autumn Festival/Moon Festival
NovemberBest weather
Hong Kong in November: 24.5°C high, 19.8°C low, 37.6mm rain over 8 days, 11.3h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
Mid-Autumn Festival/Moon Festival
DecemberBest weather
Hong Kong in December: 20°C high, 14.9°C low, 28.1mm rain over 6 days, 10.9h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
Christmas
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