Month guide · Hong Kong · China
Hong Kong in August
What August 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
August is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 32°C (90°F), lows of 27°C (81°F), about 17 rainy days and roughly 12.9 hours of daylight. Peak typhoon season; a No. 8 signal closes shops, transport and attractions for hours, so keep plans flexible.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 32°C (90°F) / 27°C (81°F)
- Rainy days
- About 17
- Daylight
- About 12.9 hours
- Sea temperature
- 28°C (82°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in August
August is the 2nd-warmest month in Hong Kong: days average 32°C (90°F) against a yearly average high of 26°C (79°F), and nights fall to about 27°C (81°F). Rain falls on roughly 17 of its 31 days. Compared with July (32°C (90°F)), August is about as warm; by September highs stay near 31°C (88°F).
- Sunrise (15 August)
- About 06:01
- Sunset (15 August)
- About 18:55
- Daylight
- About 12.9 hours
- Sea
- 28°C (82°F)
Summer (June–September). Hot, humid and the wettest season, with thunderstorms and typhoons that can close the city for a day; beaches and air-conditioning are the escape.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, August rates 4 for crowds (the peak is February at 4) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in December). Book accommodation early: August is one of the pricier months.
Events in August
- Hungry Ghost Festival — offerings and Chinese opera (seventh lunar month, August or September)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in August
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Experience · Hong Kong Island
Hong Kong Tramways
Double-decker trams, nicknamed 'ding dings', have run along the north shore of Hong Kong Island since 1904.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Kids
- Views
- Photo spot
Park · Kowloon City
Kowloon Walled City Park
Eat afterwards in Kowloon City's Thai restaurants nearby, a long-established local food quarter.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Off the beaten path
- Outdoors
Park · Admiralty
Hong Kong Park
Tucked between Admiralty's towers, Hong Kong Park has a walk-through aviary with an elevated boardwalk through the treetops, a conservatory and ponds.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Kids
- Nature
- Outdoors
Historic site · Central
Tai Kwun
Enter from the Mid-Levels Escalator on Hollywood Road and finish with a drink in one of the courtyard bars.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Art
- Rainy day
- Architecture
The sea averages 28°C (82°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Hong Kong.
What to pack
For highs near 32°C, lows near 27°C and 17 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; a compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; comfortable walking shoes.
Is August a good time to visit Hong Kong?
A quieter month with trade-offs, with a notable event 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 August a good time to visit Hong Kong?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Peak typhoon season; a No. 8 signal closes shops, transport and attractions for hours, so keep plans flexible.
+How warm is Hong Kong in August?
Average highs are around 32°C (90°F) and lows around 27°C (81°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Hong Kong in August?
Expect rain on about 17 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.