Hong Kong SAR China · 30-year monthly climate averages
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.
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.
🟧 avg daytime high · 🟦 dashed: avg nighttime low · bars: monthly rainfall
Daily forecast highs vs the 30-year normal — last 60 days
Each bar is one day: orange above normal, blue below.
| 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 |
January in Hong Kong is mild, with average daytime highs around 19°C (66°F) and nighttime lows near 15°C (58°F). Expect roughly 33mm of precipitation spread over about 3 rainy days, with little rainfall.
🎒 What to pack — light jacket · layers for cool evenings
February in Hong Kong is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 19°C (67°F) and nighttime lows near 15°C (60°F). Expect roughly 39mm of precipitation spread over about 4 rainy days, with little rainfall.
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes
March in Hong Kong is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 22°C (71°F) and nighttime lows near 18°C (64°F). Expect roughly 75mm of precipitation spread over about 6 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes
April in Hong Kong is warm, with average daytime highs around 26°C (78°F) and nighttime lows near 21°C (70°F). Expect roughly 153mm of precipitation spread over about 8 rainy days, and this is one of the wetter months.
🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses · compact umbrella or rain jacket
May in Hong Kong is warm, with average daytime highs around 29°C (84°F) and nighttime lows near 25°C (76°F). Expect roughly 291mm of precipitation spread over about 12 rainy days, and heavy rainfall is common — this is peak wet season territory.
🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses · compact umbrella or rain jacket
June in Hong Kong is hot, with average daytime highs around 31°C (87°F) and nighttime lows near 27°C (80°F). Expect roughly 492mm of precipitation spread over about 16 rainy days, and heavy rainfall is common — this is peak wet season territory.
🎒 What to pack — breathable summer clothing · sunscreen, hat and sunglasses · refillable water bottle · compact umbrella or rain jacket
July in Hong Kong is hot, with average daytime highs around 32°C (89°F) and nighttime lows near 27°C (80°F). Expect roughly 386mm of precipitation spread over about 16 rainy days, and heavy rainfall is common — this is peak wet season territory.
🎒 What to pack — breathable summer clothing · sunscreen, hat and sunglasses · refillable water bottle · compact umbrella or rain jacket
August in Hong Kong is hot, with average daytime highs around 31°C (88°F) and nighttime lows near 27°C (80°F). Expect roughly 453mm of precipitation spread over about 15 rainy days, and heavy rainfall is common — this is peak wet season territory.
🎒 What to pack — breathable summer clothing · sunscreen, hat and sunglasses · refillable water bottle · compact umbrella or rain jacket
September in Hong Kong is hot, with average daytime highs around 31°C (87°F) and nighttime lows near 26°C (79°F). Expect roughly 321mm of precipitation spread over about 12 rainy days, and heavy rainfall is common — this is peak wet season territory.
🎒 What to pack — breathable summer clothing · sunscreen, hat and sunglasses · refillable water bottle · compact umbrella or rain jacket
October in Hong Kong is warm, with average daytime highs around 28°C (83°F) and nighttime lows near 24°C (75°F). Expect roughly 120mm of precipitation spread over about 5 rainy days, and this is one of the wetter months.
🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses · compact umbrella or rain jacket
November in Hong Kong is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 25°C (76°F) and nighttime lows near 20°C (69°F). Expect roughly 39mm of precipitation spread over about 3 rainy days, with little rainfall.
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes
December in Hong Kong is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 20°C (69°F) and nighttime lows near 16°C (61°F). Expect roughly 29mm of precipitation spread over about 3 rainy days, with little rainfall.
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes