Hong Kong Climate & Monthly Averages
The climate of 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.
Climate 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.
Monthly climate table
| 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% |
Hong Kong month by month
Hong Kong weather in January
January brings highs around 64°F (18°C), lows near 54°F (12°C), about 6 wet days - typically the coldest month of the year in Hong Kong.
Hong Kong weather in February
February brings highs around 66°F (19°C), lows near 56°F (13°C), about 7 wet days.
Hong Kong weather in March
March brings highs around 71°F (21°C), lows near 62°F (17°C), about 13 wet days.
Hong Kong weather in April
April brings highs around 75°F (24°C), lows near 67°F (20°C), about 16 wet days.
Hong Kong weather in May
May brings highs around 80°F (26°C), lows near 73°F (23°C), about 22 wet days.
Hong Kong weather in June
June brings highs around 83°F (28°C), lows near 77°F (25°C), about 27 wet days.
Hong Kong weather in July
July brings highs around 84°F (29°C), lows near 78°F (26°C), about 26 wet days - typically the hottest month and the sunniest month of the year in Hong Kong.
Hong Kong weather in August
August brings highs around 84°F (29°C), lows near 77°F (25°C), about 26 wet days - typically the wettest month of the year in Hong Kong.
Hong Kong weather in September
September brings highs around 83°F (28°C), lows near 76°F (24°C), about 21 wet days.
Hong Kong weather in October
October brings highs around 79°F (26°C), lows near 71°F (21°C), about 11 wet days.
Hong Kong weather in November
November brings highs around 74°F (23°C), lows near 65°F (18°C), about 6 wet days.
Hong Kong weather in December
December brings highs around 66°F (19°C), lows near 56°F (13°C), about 4 wet days - typically the driest month of the year in Hong Kong.
Seasons in Hong Kong
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.
Climate questions, answered
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Best time to visit Hong Kong
The best time to visit Hong Kong is generally November to February, when warm days, manageable rainfall and plenty of daylight line up. Daytime temperatures in that window typically sit near 68°F (20°C).
Pack for Hong Kong with a compact umbrella or rain shell - showers are a regular feature; moisture-wicking fabrics to cope with the humidity. Evenings can feel noticeably cooler than afternoons - July nights average 78°F (26°C).
Hong Kong temperature records (2015-2024)
Derived from ERA5 reanalysis data, 2015–2024. Official station records may differ.