Hong Kong Weather

Climate

Hong Kong has a sub-tropical climate, being temperate for nearly half the year, with cool, dry winters and hot, humid summers. The annual rainfall ranges from around 1300 millimetres to more than 3000 millimetres. About 80 percent of the rain falls between May and September. The wettest month is August, when rain occurs about four days out of seven and the average monthly rainfall at the Observatory is 391.4 millimetres. The driest month is January, when the monthly average is only 23.4 millimetres and rain falls only about six days a month.

Best Time to Visit Hong Kong

Hong Kong is an all-year-round destination. The most popular time to visit is from the middle of September to the end of February, when the weather is cooler. At its coolest (mid-December to February), the temperature may fall to 10oC (50oF); at its warmest (late May to mid-September), it averages 28°C (82°F) but may reach 33°C(91°F). Please see our Hong Kong Tours and choose your time of travel.

Spring

March and April are very pleasant however, there are occasional spells of high humidity, fog and drizzle can be particularly troublesome.

Summer

May to September are hot and humid with occasional showers and thunderstorms, and the highest temperatures often exceed 31°C. July to September are the months during which Hong Kong is most likely to be affected by typhoons.

Autumn

September to December is very pleasant with clear and sunny weather. It is very comfortable for outdoor activities or strolls.

Winter

Winter lasts from January to February, with cloudy weather and occasional cold fronts followed by dry northerly winds. It is not uncommon for temperatures to drop below 10°C in urban areas. February is the coldest month in Hong Kong, when the temperature averages 16°C. This is the best time for shopping because of the holiday season sales.

Hong Kong Weather Forecast

Hong Kong    Sep. 07, 2010
	Today 88°F | 31°C Condition:Showers Humidity: 67% Wind: mph	Tue 82°F | 89°F 28°C | 32°C Chance of Showers	Wed 80°F | 91°F 27°C | 33°C Chance of Showers	Thu 80°F | 89°F 27°C | 32°C Chance of Showers	Fri 78°F | 86°F 26°C | 30°C Rain

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Hong Kong Average Climate by Month

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High (ºC)	23.42	24.54	27.11	29.69	31.92	32.98	33.33	33.33	32.94	30.84	27.98	24.75
Low (ºC)	8.14	8.28	11.18	15.31	20.04	22.65	23.55	23.66	22.31	18.49	13.24	9.27
High (ºF)	46.65	46.9	52.13	59.57	68.06	72.77	74.39	74.58	72.17	65.29	55.83	48.68
Low (ºF)	46.65	46.9	52.13	59.57	68.06	72.77	74.39	74.58	72.17	65.29	55.83	48.68

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