Hong Kong Weather
🇭🇰 1 city covered · Asia
· humid subtropical climate
Best time to visit
November to February
Weather in Hong Kong at a glance
Our Hong Kong coverage centers on Hong Kong, which has a humid subtropical climate. Expect average highs around 84°F (29°C) in July and 64°F (18°C) in January, with about 184 days of measurable precipitation a year.
Quick facts
- Covered city: Hong Kong - annual average 71°
- Best time to visit: November to February
- Climate type: humid subtropical
The bigger picture
Hong Kong averages 8.5 hours of sunshine per day and roughly 2254 mm (88.7 inches) of precipitation annually. The most comfortable window is generally November to February. See the full month-by-month breakdown on the Hong Kong climate page.
Live weather across Hong Kong today
Hong Kong cities compared
| City | Annual avg | Hottest month | Coldest month | Rainy days/yr | Sun h/day | Snowy days/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | 71° | Jul · 84° | Jan · 54° | 184 | 8.5 | 0 |
Hong Kong weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainy days | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 64° | 54° | 6 | 7.8 h/day |
| February | 66° | 56° | 7 | 7.6 h/day |
| March | 71° | 62° | 13 | 7.3 h/day |
| April | 75° | 67° | 16 | 8.3 h/day |
| May | 80° | 73° | 22 | 8.4 h/day |
| June | 83° | 77° | 27 | 8.9 h/day |
| July | 84° | 78° | 26 | 10.4 h/day |
| August | 84° | 77° | 26 | 8.9 h/day |
| September | 83° | 76° | 21 | 9.2 h/day |
| October | 79° | 71° | 11 | 8.9 h/day |
| November | 74° | 65° | 6 | 8.2 h/day |
| December | 66° | 56° | 4 | 8.0 h/day |
Hong Kong weather FAQs
When is the best time to visit Hong Kong?
Averaged across the covered cities, November to February offers the most comfortable combination of temperatures, drier days and daylight. Coastal, mountain and desert areas can differ - check each city's climate page for specifics.
Does it snow in Hong Kong?
Snow is essentially absent in the Hong Kong cities we cover - the 2015–2024 record shows no regular measurable snowfall.
What is the climate of Hong Kong like?
The covered cities fall under humid subtropical climate. That means hot, humid summers and generally mild winters.