Best time to visit Hong Kong: month-by-month weather (2026)
The highest-scoring months in Hong Kong are Jan, Feb, Oct and Dec.
Best months
Jan, Feb, Oct and Dec
Peak season
Jan, Feb, Jul, Aug, Oct and Dec
Off season
Jun, Jul and Aug
Monthly Temperatures (°C)
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Month-by-Month Guide
Temperature, rainfall and sunshine are measured. The visit score below is derived from those three (design spec §5.3)estimate.
Jan
BestTemp: 12.9°C – 19.4°C
Rain: 20mm
Sunshine: 8h/day
Visit score: 8.4/10
Feb
BestTemp: 14.8°C – 21°C
Rain: 22mm
Sunshine: 7.7h/day
Visit score: 8.3/10
Mar
Temp: 17°C – 22.9°C
Rain: 90mm
Sunshine: 7.2h/day
Visit score: 7.9/10
Apr
Temp: 21.2°C – 26.2°C
Rain: 251mm
Sunshine: 7.9h/day
Visit score: 7.2/10
May
Temp: 23.6°C – 27.8°C
Rain: 281mm
Sunshine: 7.7h/day
Visit score: 7.1/10
Jun
Temp: 25.7°C – 29.4°C
Rain: 336mm
Sunshine: 8.6h/day
Visit score: 5.8/10
Jul
Temp: 26.5°C – 31°C
Rain: 337mm
Sunshine: 9.9h/day
Visit score: 5.8/10
Aug
Temp: 25.9°C – 30.5°C
Rain: 330mm
Sunshine: 8.7h/day
Visit score: 5.8/10
Sep
Temp: 25.2°C – 30°C
Rain: 409mm
Sunshine: 8.4h/day
Visit score: 5.8/10
Oct
BestTemp: 22.8°C – 28.4°C
Rain: 120mm
Sunshine: 8.4h/day
Visit score: 8.2/10
Nov
Temp: 18.7°C – 25.2°C
Rain: 107mm
Sunshine: 8h/day
Visit score: 8.1/10
Dec
BestTemp: 14.6°C – 21.9°C
Rain: 7mm
Sunshine: 8.1h/day
Visit score: 9.9/10
When to go, and when not to
The best-rated months to visit are January, February, October, and December. January and February bring highs around 19.4C to 21.0C, lows in the low teens, and relatively low rainfall of 20mm and 22mm, while December offers highs of 21.9C and the lowest rainfall of the year at just 7mm along with 8.1 hours of daily sunshine; October is warmer, with highs of 28.4C, but still scores well thanks to lower rain than the summer months.
Peak season overlaps with some of these best months but also includes July and August, when demand rises despite tougher weather. June through August are the wettest and hottest stretch of the year, with rainfall of 336mm, 337mm, and 330mm and highs up to 31.0C in July, so travelers who visit then trade comfort for lower prices and quieter conditions during the off season months of June, July, and August.
Season Guide
Spring
March – May
Mild temperatures and blooming gardens. A great time for sightseeing with fewer crowds than summer.
Packing tips
- · Light layers
- · Rain jacket
- · Comfortable walking shoes
Summer
June – August
Warmest months with the longest days. Peak tourist season in most destinations.
Packing tips
- · Sunscreen
- · Hat
- · Light clothing
- · Refillable water bottle
Autumn
September – November
Cooling temperatures and autumn foliage. Shoulder season with good deals on accommodations.
Packing tips
- · Medium layers
- · Sweater
- · Waterproof jacket
Winter
December – February
Coldest months with shorter days. Holiday markets and winter activities in many cities.
Packing tips
- · Warm coat
- · Scarf and gloves
- · Thermal layers
- · Waterproof boots
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Sources
- GeoNames city database — CC BY 4.0, fetched September 14, 2026
- Open-Meteo climate archive — CC BY 4.0, fetched September 21, 2026
AI-written interpretation reviewed against the data above — claude-sonnet-5, generated September 21, 2026. Every number on this page comes from a dataset named here; the formulas are public.