Best Time to Visit Hong Kong
Hong Kong SAR China · 30-year monthly climate averages
☀️ When to go
Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit Hong Kong are March, November and December, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.
Climate profile
Hong Kong sees its warmest weather in July, when daytime highs average around 32°C, and its coolest in January (around 19°C).
Annual precipitation totals roughly 2431mm — June is typically the wettest month (~492mm) and December the driest (~29mm).
A distinctly wetter period runs from April to October — worth planning around if you prefer dry days.
Year at a glance
🟧 avg daytime high · 🟦 dashed: avg nighttime low · bars: monthly rainfall
🔥 Recent heat vs normal
Daily forecast highs vs the 30-year normal — last 37 days
Each bar is one day: orange above normal, blue below.
Month by month
| Month | High / Low | Rainfall | Travel rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19° / 15°C | 33mm | 🌟 Great |
| February | 19° / 15°C | 39mm | 🌟 Great |
| March | 22° / 18°C | 75mm | 🌟 Great |
| April | 26° / 21°C | 153mm | 👍 Good |
| May | 29° / 25°C | 291mm | 🤔 Fair |
| June | 31° / 27°C | 492mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| July | 32° / 27°C | 386mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| August | 31° / 27°C | 453mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| September | 31° / 26°C | 321mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| October | 28° / 24°C | 120mm | 👍 Good |
| November | 25° / 20°C | 39mm | 🌟 Great |
| December | 20° / 16°C | 29mm | 🌟 Great |
FAQ
- What is the best time to visit Hong Kong?
- Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit Hong Kong are March, November and December, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.
- What is the hottest month in Hong Kong?
- July is typically the hottest month in Hong Kong, with average daytime highs around 32°C.
- What is the rainiest month in Hong Kong?
- June is usually the wettest month, with around 492mm of precipitation.