When to go to Hong Kong?
Hong Kong has a subtropical climate with two distinct periods: The wet season from May to September and the dry season from October to March. On average, temperatures vary between 57°F and 87°F throughout the year.
Spring marks the beginning of the rainy season and the heat . The minimum temperatures remain cool, around 60°F, and the maximum can rise to 26°C.
During the summer, between June and September, temperatures continue to climb and can reach 95°F in August. The heat is accompanied by constant humidity and precipitation is significant, especially in July and August. The risk of typhoons is strongest at the end of August to the beginning of September.
In autumn , the temperatures become more pleasant and the humidity dissipates. This is the most enjoyable time to discover this incredible city with its ultramodern and historic buildings. In autumn, days become clearer and sunnier.
Winters in Hong Kong are quite cool with minimum temperatures around 50°F and maximum not more than 68°F. Between December and February, the rainfall is almost non-existent.
Being located at the edge of the China Sea, Hong Kong offers an opportunity we don’t always expect: Swimming. The beaches are pleasant and relatively abundant, and the temperature of the sea is agreeable with a temperature between 66°F during the winter and 84°F in August.
For a trip to Hong Kong it’s best to travel between October and march as the temperatures are more pleasant and the weather drier. Summer is less recommended, as the heat and high humidity make the atmosphere difficult to breathe.
Events not to be missed in Hong Kong include:
- Dragon boat racing to the beat of traditional drums (end May / early June );
- The Dragon Dance of Tai Hang: 3 days of dances and shows around a large 70-meter-long straw and metal dragon covered with incense (September).
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Temperatures Hong Kong
| Jan | Feb | March | April | May | June | Jul | August | Sept | Oct | nov. | dec. | |
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| Min temperature | 57° | 57° | 60° | 68° | 73° | 78° | 78° | 78° | 77° | 73° | 66° | 59° |
| Max temperature | 68° | 66° | 71° | 78° | 82° | 86° | 87° | 87° | 86° | 82° | 78° | 69° |
| Sea temperature | 66° | 66° | 68° | 73° | 80° | 84° | 84° | 84° | 82° | 80° | 75° | 69° |
Sunshine
Rainfall Hong Kong
The weather month by month in Hong Kong
Weather Hong Kong in January
Sea: 66 °
| 13 d/month | 6 d/month | 5 d/month | 3 d/month | 3 d/month | 1 day |
In January, in Hong Kong, les températures moyennes le matin sont de %s et de %s ° l'après midi. The weather is sunny and Pleasant. The average rainfall is around 28 inches, for 23 days without rain.
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Weather Hong Kong in February
Sea: 66 °
| 8 d/month | 6 d/month | 6 d/month | 4 d/month | 3 d/month | 1 day |
In February, in Hong Kong, les températures moyennes le matin sont de %s et de %s ° l'après midi. The average rainfall is around 57 inches, for 22 days without rain.
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Weather Hong Kong in March
Sea: 68 °
| 9 d/month | 6 d/month | 5 d/month | 5 d/month | 4 d/month | 2 d/month |
In March, in Hong Kong, Minimum temperatures vary between 16 in the morning and 22 in the afternoon. The average rainfall is around 43 inches, for 21 days without rain.
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Weather Hong Kong in April
Sea: 73 °
| 9 d/month | 6 d/month | 6 d/month | 5 d/month | 2 d/month | 2 d/month |
In April, in Hong Kong, Minimum temperatures vary between 20 in the morning and 26 in the afternoon. Temperatures are hot. The average rainfall is around 119 inches, for 20 days without rain.
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Weather Hong Kong in May
Sea: 80 °
| 12 d/month | 8 d/month | 6 d/month | 4 d/month | 1 day |
In May, in Hong Kong, Minimum temperatures vary between 23 in the morning and 28 in the afternoon. Temperatures are hot. The average rainfall is around 217 inches, for 11 days without rain.
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Weather Hong Kong in June
Sea: 84 °
| 10 d/month | 9 d/month | 8 d/month | 3 d/month |
In June, in Hong Kong, Minimum temperatures vary between 26 in the morning and 30 in the afternoon. The average rainfall is around 463 inches, for 12 days without rain.
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Weather Hong Kong in July
Sea: 84 °
| 12 d/month | 10 d/month | 8 d/month | 1 day |
In July, in Hong Kong, Minimum temperatures vary between 26 in the morning and 31 in the afternoon. Températures are really hot. The average rainfall is around 496 inches, for 13 days without rain.
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Weather Hong Kong in August
Sea: 84 °
| 12 d/month | 9 d/month | 8 d/month | 2 d/month |
In August, in Hong Kong, Minimum temperatures vary between 26 in the morning and 31 in the afternoon. Températures are really hot. The average rainfall is around 569 inches, for 14 days without rain.
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Weather Hong Kong in September
Sea: 82 °
| 12 d/month | 8 d/month | 6 d/month | 4 d/month |
In September, in Hong Kong, Minimum temperatures vary between 25 in the morning and 30 in the afternoon. The average rainfall is around 358 inches, for 17 days without rain.
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Weather Hong Kong in October
Sea: 80 °
| 15 d/month | 5 d/month | 5 d/month | 3 d/month | 2 d/month | 1 day |
In October, in Hong Kong, Minimum temperatures vary between 23 in the morning and 28 in the afternoon. Temperatures are hot. The average rainfall is around 137 inches, for 23 days without rain.
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Weather Hong Kong in November
Sea: 75 °
| 11 d/month | 7 d/month | 4 d/month | 3 d/month | 3 d/month | 2 d/month |
In November, in Hong Kong, Minimum temperatures vary between 19 in the morning and 26 in the afternoon. Temperatures are hot. The average rainfall is around 24 inches, for 24 days without rain.
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Weather Hong Kong in December
Sea: 69 °
| 13 d/month | 9 d/month | 3 d/month | 3 d/month | 2 d/month | 1 day |
In December, in Hong Kong, Minimum temperatures vary between 15 in the morning and 21 in the afternoon. The weather is sunny and Pleasant. The average rainfall is around 34 inches, for 26 days without rain.
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