Hong Kong Weather in January

Hong Kong January Scenery

Weather: January is the coldest month in Hong Kong, but it is usually dry and mild. It sometimes gets cloudy, with some rain, which is rarely heavy. The average low and high temperatures are 14 °C (57 °F) and 19 °C (66 °F).

Also read: The 6 Best Places in January

Clothing: Bring shirts, a sweater and a coat.

Things to do: Sometimes Spring Festival (Chinese New Year) falls at the end of January, depending on the traditional Chinese calendar, although most years it is in February.

Be aware: Though the Chinese New Year rush doesn't affect Hong Kong as badly as mainland China, Hong Kong will still be very busy as most people will be on holiday. Hotel prices are much higher.

Also Read: How to plan a family tour of Hong Kong?

Hong Kong Average Daily Temperatures Based on Historical Data

Date Average High Average Low
January 1 75 °F 23.89 °C 48 °F 8.89 °C
January 2 75 °F 23.89 °C 48 °F 8.89 °C
January 3 75 °F 23.89 °C 47 °F 8.33 °C
January 4 75 °F 23.89 °C 47 °F 8.33 °C
January 5 75 °F 23.89 °C 47 °F 8.33 °C
January 6 74 °F 23.33 °C 47 °F 8.33 °C
January 7 74 °F 23.33 °C 47 °F 8.33 °C
January 8 74 °F 23.33 °C 47 °F 8.33 °C
January 9 74 °F 23.33 °C 47 °F 8.33 °C
January 10 74 °F 23.33 °C 47 °F 8.33 °C
January 11 74 °F 23.33 °C 47 °F 8.33 °C
January 12 74 °F 23.33 °C 47 °F 8.33 °C
January 13 74 °F 23.33 °C 47 °F 8.33 °C
January 14 74 °F 23.33 °C 47 °F 8.33 °C
January 15 74 °F 23.33 °C 47 °F 8.33 °C
January 16 74 °F 23.33 °C 47 °F 8.33 °C
January 17 74 °F 23.33 °C 47 °F 8.33 °C
January 18 74 °F 23.33 °C 47 °F 8.33 °C
January 19 74 °F 23.33 °C 46 °F 7.78 °C
January 20 74 °F 23.33 °C 46 °F 7.78 °C
January 21 74 °F 23.33 °C 46 °F 7.78 °C
January 22 74 °F 23.33 °C 46 °F 7.78 °C
January 23 74 °F 23.33 °C 46 °F 7.78 °C
January 24 74 °F 23.33 °C 46 °F 7.78 °C
January 25 74 °F 23.33 °C 46 °F 7.78 °C
January 26 74 °F 23.33 °C 46 °F 7.78 °C
January 27 74 °F 23.33 °C 46 °F 7.78 °C
January 28 74 °F 23.33 °C 46 °F 7.78 °C
January 29 74 °F 23.33 °C 46 °F 7.78 °C
January 30 74 °F 23.33 °C 46 °F 7.78 °C
January 31 74 °F 23.33 °C 46 °F 7.78 °C

Hong Kong Climate Information by Month

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Q: trisha Asked on 2013-01-22 Reply
Hi we will be going to hongkong on 29 january to 1 february, hows the weather and temperature on that date.. do we need to bring thick clothes? any suggestions,,where to go? thanks

Hi Trisha, it is warm in HK during these days. The average low and high temperatures are 14 °C (57 °F) and 19 °C (66 °F). A sweater and a coat would be okay. No need thick clothes.

Here is also a website for you to check the up to date weather information of HK: http://www.weather.com.cn/en/weather/101320101.shtml

The Disneyland, Ocean Park, Repulse Bay, Aberdeen Harbor, Victoria Peak, Lantau Island, etc.are all can't missing in HK.

Whitney Liao Replied on 2013-01-22
Q: Jenny Asked on 2013-01-20 Reply
We will be in hongkong on march 2 to 8, 2013. What specific clothes we will be preparing? Thank you.
Dear Sir or Madam, The average temperature will 16-21℃（60.8-69.8℉）, it will be warm and cloudy. You could take some coats and jeans. Here is an useful website for checking the new information, you could check it before leaving for Hong Kong. Please click: http://www.weather.com.cn/en/weather/101320101.shtml Lussie Lu Replied on 2013-01-20
Q: Jane Asked on 2012-12-14 Reply
I am travelling to hong Kong From 26 Jan to 30 jan 2013. Do i need to bring winter clothing, thermal wear as well well, head gear and gloves?

Hi Jane, January is the coldest month in Hong Kong, but it is not very cold. The average low and high temperatures are 14 °C (57 °F) and 19 °C (66 °F). You can bring shirts, a sweater and a coat. head gear and gloves would also be okay.  Please prepare clothes accordingly to condition of yourself. You can also check the up to date weather information via this website: http://www.weather.com.cn/english/

Whitney Liao Replied on 2012-12-15
Q: Shar Asked on 2012-12-07 Reply
Hi, i''m traveling to HK during January. Its my very first time traveling to HK and its my first time experiencing such cold weather. The coldest i have ever experienced was in TW, was about 15-18deg outside and i was just a little shaking wearing just cardigan and a keen length pants with slippers but it was still bearable to me. As i read on this website and other sites too, i definitely will bring a jacket, winter coat, boots and maybe winter gloves and head gears. But i would like to travel light too. Are leggings enough for the legs? Or should i just stick with jeans? And do i need inner thermal clothing(top n bottom)?

Hi Shar, January in HK is not very cold. The average low and high temperatures are 14 °C (57 °F) and 19 °C (66 °F). You can prepare  a jacket, winter coat, boots and maybe winter gloves and head gears. Please prepare clothes accordingly to condition of yourself. You can also check the up to date weather information via this website: http://www.weather.com.cn/english/

Whitney Liao Replied on 2012-12-09
Q: Zahrah Mansur Asked on 2012-12-07 Reply
We re planning a trip to hong kong from 14 - 20 dec. 2012 how''s the weather like? Is it very cold and do we need to bring thick clothes...? Thank you

Hi Zahrah, Based on the former data, the average temperature during those days will be 10-25℃, you could take a thick coat, a sweater and some light jackets or long-sleeved shirts. You can also check the up to date weather information via this website: http://www.weather.com.cn/english/

Whitney Liao Replied on 2012-12-07