Season guide · Hong Kong · China
Hong Kong in autumn
October–November: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Wing1990hk, CC BY 3.0
Quick answer
Dry, sunny and comfortable — the best time for hikes, island trips and outdoor dining, with crowds around Golden Week. Expect highs up to 28°C (82°F) and lows around 20°C (68°F), with about 12 rainy days across October–November. October–November are among the best months of the year to visit.
Key facts
- Months
- October–November
- Temperatures
- 20°C (68°F) to 28°C (82°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 12
- Sea
- 24°C (75°F) to 26°C (79°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in autumn
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October | 28°C (82°F) | 24°C (75°F) | 7 | 11.6 h | 4/5 |
| November | 24°C (75°F) | 20°C (68°F) | 5 | 11 h | 4/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 26°C (79°F) against a yearly 26°C (79°F), and 12 of the year's roughly 135 rainy days fall in these 2 months. Crowds rate 4/5 and hotel prices 4/5 on average.
What's on in autumn
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- October: Mainland China Golden Week holiday crowds (early October)
- October: Chung Yeung Festival — hilltop visits and grave sweeping (October)
- November: Christmas lights go up on Tsim Sha Tsui harbourfront buildings (usually late November)
Make the most of the weather
Museum · West Kowloon
M+
M+ is a museum of visual culture that opened in 2021 in the West Kowloon Cultural District, covering 20th- and 21st-century art, design, architecture and moving image with a focus on Asia.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Art
- Rainy day
- Architecture
- Views
Nature · Shek O Country Park
Dragon's Back hike
Take bus 9 from Shau Kei Wan MTR to To Tei Wan, finish at Big Wave Bay beach, and avoid the midday heat in summer.
- Time needed
- 3–4 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Outdoors
- Active
- Views
- Nature
Theme park · Aberdeen
Ocean Park
Ocean Park combines rides, an aquarium and animal exhibits including giant pandas on a headland on the island's south side.
- Time needed
- Full day
- Cost
- Expensive
- Kids
- Views
- Nature
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
Day trips in autumn
- Cheung Chau (About 35–60 minutes by ferry) — This dumbbell-shaped fishing island has a busy harbour, Pak Tai Temple, Tung Wan beach and snack stalls selling giant fish balls and mango mochi.
- Sai Kung and the Geopark (About 1 hour by MTR and minibus) — From Sai Kung town, boats run to hexagonal volcanic rock columns in the Hong Kong UNESCO Global Geopark and to quiet beaches; hikers can tackle the MacLehose Trail's coastal section to Tai Long Wan.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen
- A packable rain jacket for showers
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is autumn a good time to visit Hong Kong?
Yes: October–November are among the best months. Dry, sunny and comfortable — the best time for hikes, island trips and outdoor dining, with crowds around Golden Week.
+What is the weather like in Hong Kong in autumn?
Highs of up to 28°C (82°F) and lows around 20°C (68°F), with about 12 rainy days over the season.