Hong Kong Weather
Hong Kong hourly forecast: next 24 hours
Today's high of 85°F (30°C) is right in line with the typical August high of 84°F (29°C).
Current conditions in detail
Hong Kong weather tomorrow (Friday, August 14)
Tomorrow in Hong Kong looks light rain shower, with a high of 83° and an overnight low of 80°. There is a 85% chance of rain - plan accordingly. Winds top out near 14 mph, and the UV index reaches 4 (moderate).
Hong Kong 14-day forecast
About the weather in Hong Kong
Hong Kong has a humid subtropical climate, marked by hot, humid summers and generally mild winters. Average daytime highs range from about 64°F (18°C) in January to around 84°F (29°C) in July, and the city records roughly 184 days of measurable precipitation a year.
Hong Kong weather: quick facts
- Hottest month: July - highs near 84°F (29°C)
- Coldest month: January - highs near 64°F (18°C)
- Record high: 92°F (33°C) · Record low: 34°F (1°C) (2015–2024)
- Wettest month: August (26 rainy days) · Sunniest: July (10.4 h sun/day)
- Climate type: humid subtropical - hot, humid summers and generally mild winters
Temperatures through the year
The warmest stretch of the year centers on July. Highs average 84°F (29°C) and overnight lows stay near 78°F (26°C). The coolest month is January, with typical highs of 64°F (18°C) and lows around 54°F (12°C). Based on 2015–2024 weather data, temperatures have reached as high as 92°F (33°C) and dropped as low as 34°F (1°C).
Rain, sun and snow
August is usually the wettest month. It brings about 15.4 inches (392 mm) of rain over 26 days, while December is the driest. July brings the most sunshine, averaging 10.4 hours of sun a day.
Season by season
Spring (March through May)
Spring in Hong Kong is mild and warm, with daytime highs averaging 75°F (24°C) and nights around 68°F (20°C); expect showers on roughly 51 days across the season.
Summer (June through August)
Summer in Hong Kong runs hot, with daytime highs averaging 84°F (29°C) and nights around 77°F (25°C); expect showers on roughly 79 days across the season. With the humidity factored in, afternoons often feel hotter than the thermometer reads - run the numbers through the humidity and dew point converter to see why.
Fall (September through November)
Fall in Hong Kong is mild and warm, with daytime highs averaging 79°F (26°C) and nights around 70°F (21°C); expect showers on roughly 38 days across the season.
Winter (December through February)
Winter in Hong Kong is crisp but comfortable, with daytime highs averaging 65°F (19°C) and nights around 55°F (13°C); rain falls on about 17 days over the three months.
Average temperatures in Hong Kong by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 64° | 54° | 6 | 1.6 in | 7.8 h/day | 75% |
| February | 66° | 56° | 7 | 1.9 in | 7.6 h/day | 79% |
| March | 71° | 62° | 13 | 3.5 in | 7.3 h/day | 85% |
| April | 75° | 67° | 16 | 6.4 in | 8.3 h/day | 86% |
| May | 80° | 73° | 22 | 11.4 in | 8.4 h/day | 89% |
| June | 83° | 77° | 27 | 14.6 in | 8.9 h/day | 89% |
| July | 84° | 78° | 26 | 11.5 in | 10.4 h/day | 87% |
| August | 84° | 77° | 26 | 15.4 in | 8.9 h/day | 88% |
| September | 83° | 76° | 21 | 11.0 in | 9.2 h/day | 86% |
| October | 79° | 71° | 11 | 7.1 in | 8.9 h/day | 77% |
| November | 74° | 65° | 6 | 3.5 in | 8.2 h/day | 76% |
| December | 66° | 56° | 4 | 1.1 in | 8.0 h/day | 68% |