Month guide · Hong Kong · China
Hong Kong in April
What April is really like in Hong Kong: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
April is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 26°C (79°F), lows of 21°C (70°F), about 11 rainy days and roughly 12.6 hours of daylight. Warm and increasingly humid with the first heavy showers; Easter holidays bring short-break visitors.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 26°C (79°F) / 21°C (70°F)
- Rainy days
- About 11
- Daylight
- About 12.6 hours
- Sea temperature
- 23°C (73°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in April
April is the 7th-warmest month in Hong Kong: days average 26°C (79°F) against a yearly average high of 26°C (79°F), and nights fall to about 21°C (70°F). Rain falls on roughly 11 of its 30 days. Compared with March (22°C (72°F)), April is warmer; by May highs climb to around 29°C (84°F).
- Sunrise (15 April)
- About 06:03
- Sunset (15 April)
- About 18:43
- Daylight
- About 12.6 hours
- Sea
- 23°C (73°F)
Spring (March–May). Warm and humid with fog, drizzle and increasing showers; views from the Peak can disappear in mist.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, April rates 3 for crowds (the peak is February at 4) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in December). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in April
- Ching Ming Festival — families visit ancestral graves (early April)
- Tin Hau Festival — celebrations at sea-goddess temples (usually April or May)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in April
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Historic site · Lantau Island
Tai O fishing village
On Lantau's west coast, Tai O is a fishing village of stilt houses over tidal creeks, where stalls sell dried fish and shrimp paste.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Photo spot
- Off the beaten path
- Food
Experience · Hong Kong Island
Hong Kong Tramways
Board at the back, grab a front seat upstairs and pay with Octopus when you get off at the front.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Kids
- Views
- Photo spot
Park · Kowloon City
Kowloon Walled City Park
The site of the infamous Kowloon Walled City, demolished in 1993, is now a Jiangnan-style garden with ponds and pavilions.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Off the beaten path
- Outdoors
Park · Admiralty
Hong Kong Park
Visit the aviary in the morning when the birds are most active, then walk up to the Peak Tram terminus.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Kids
- Nature
- Outdoors
The sea averages 23°C (73°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Hong Kong.
What to pack
For highs near 26°C, lows near 21°C and 11 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is April a good time to visit Hong Kong?
A shoulder-season month, with 2 notable events on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, October–December are better overall. Compare every month.
Hong Kong in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is April a good time to visit Hong Kong?
It is a shoulder-season month. Warm and increasingly humid with the first heavy showers; Easter holidays bring short-break visitors.
+How warm is Hong Kong in April?
Average highs are around 26°C (79°F) and lows around 21°C (70°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Hong Kong in April?
Expect rain on about 11 days of the month.