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The best time to visit Hong Kong
Weather, crowds, prices and events for every month, so you can pick the trip that suits you.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Quick answer
The best time to visit Hong Kong is October to December, when the air is drier, skies are clearer and hiking is comfortable; January and February are cool and also good outside Lunar New Year crowds. March and April can be foggy and humid. June to September is hot, wet and typhoon-prone, so build flexibility into plans.
Key facts
- Best months
- October–December
- Shoulder season
- January–April
- Warmest month
- July (avg high 32°C (90°F))
- Coldest month
- January (avg high 19°C (66°F))
- Rainiest month
- June (~19 rainy days)
- Lowest hotel prices
- January, April–June and September
Seasons
Hong Kong is subtropical: hot, humid and rainy from May to September with a risk of typhoons, and mild, dry and sunny from October to December. January to March is cool and often grey, with spring fog and humidity building from March.
March–May
Spring
Warm and humid with fog, drizzle and increasing showers; views from the Peak can disappear in mist.
June–September
Summer
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.
October–November
Autumn
Dry, sunny and comfortable — the best time for hikes, island trips and outdoor dining, with crowds around Golden Week.
December–February
Winter
Cool, dry and sometimes grey, with festive lights in December and Lunar New Year celebrations in January or February.
Month by month
Long-term averages (rounded). Crowds and prices are relative, 1 (lowest) to 5 (highest). Daylight is sunrise to sunset on the 15th.
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Sea | Daylight | Crowds | Prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°C | 15°C | 6 | 19°C | 10.9 h | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| February | 20°C | 15°C | 9 | 19°C | 11.4 h | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| March | 22°C | 18°C | 11 | 20°C | 12 h | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| April | 26°C | 21°C | 11 | 23°C | 12.6 h | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| May | 29°C | 24°C | 15 | 26°C | 13.2 h | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| June | 31°C | 26°C | 19 | 28°C | 13.5 h | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| July | 32°C | 27°C | 17 | 28°C | 13.4 h | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| August | 32°C | 27°C | 17 | 28°C | 12.9 h | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| September | 31°C | 26°C | 14 | 28°C | 12.2 h | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| October | 28°C | 24°C | 7 | 26°C | 11.6 h | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| November | 24°C | 20°C | 5 | 24°C | 11 h | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| December | 20°C | 16°C | 4 | 21°C | 10.8 h | 4/5 | 5/5 |
Yearly events
Recurring dates shift from year to year; confirm with the organiser before you book.
| Month | Events |
|---|---|
| January | Hong Kong Marathon (usually January or February); Lunar New Year flower fairs, parade and celebrations (January or February) |
| February | Lunar New Year night parade in Tsim Sha Tsui (around Lunar New Year); Lantern displays for the Lantern Festival (15th day of the lunar new year) |
| March | Art Basel Hong Kong and art month events (usually March); Hong Kong Sevens rugby (usually March or April) |
| April | Ching Ming Festival — families visit ancestral graves (early April); Tin Hau Festival — celebrations at sea-goddess temples (usually April or May) |
| May | Cheung Chau Bun Festival — parade and bun-tower scramble (usually around Buddha's Birthday, April or May); Buddha's Birthday celebrations at Po Lin Monastery (April or May) |
| June | Tuen Ng Dragon Boat Festival races in Stanley, Aberdeen and elsewhere (usually June) |
| July | Hong Kong Book Fair (usually July) |
| August | Hungry Ghost Festival — offerings and Chinese opera (seventh lunar month, August or September) |
| September | Mid-Autumn Festival lanterns in Victoria Park and the Tai Hang Fire Dragon Dance (September or early October) |
| October | Mainland China Golden Week holiday crowds (early October); Chung Yeung Festival — hilltop visits and grave sweeping (October) |
| November | Christmas lights go up on Tsim Sha Tsui harbourfront buildings (usually late November) |
| December | Christmas lights along the harbourfront and in malls (December); New Year's Eve countdown fireworks over Victoria Harbour (31 December) |
Cheapest and quietest times
Hotel prices are usually lowest in January, April–June and September, and the sights are quietest in January, April–June and September.
What to pack
| Season | Pack |
|---|---|
| Spring | Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; A compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; Comfortable walking shoes |
| Summer | Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; A compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; Comfortable walking shoes |
| Autumn | Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; A compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; Comfortable walking shoes |
| Winter | Light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; A packable rain jacket for showers; Comfortable walking shoes |
Questions travellers ask
+What is the best month to visit Hong Kong?
The best time to visit Hong Kong is October to December, when the air is drier, skies are clearer and hiking is comfortable; January and February are cool and also good outside Lunar New Year crowds. March and April can be foggy and humid. June to September is hot, wet and typhoon-prone, so build flexibility into plans.
+When are hotel prices lowest in Hong Kong?
Usually in January, April–June and September. Cool, dry and often clear; one of the best months for hiking, though nights can feel chilly in unheated buildings.
+What is the rainiest month in Hong Kong?
June, with about 19 days of rain on average.
+How hot does Hong Kong get?
The warmest month, July, averages highs of 32°C (90°F) and lows of 27°C (81°F).