Month guide · Hong Kong · China
Hong Kong in February
What February 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
February is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 20°C (68°F), lows of 15°C (59°F), about 9 rainy days and roughly 11.4 hours of daylight. Mild and sometimes misty; Lunar New Year brings decorations, a night parade and crowds of visitors, while some small shops close for a few days.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 20°C (68°F) / 15°C (59°F)
- Rainy days
- About 9
- Daylight
- About 11.4 hours
- Sea temperature
- 19°C (66°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in February
February is the 10th-warmest month in Hong Kong: days average 20°C (68°F) against a yearly average high of 26°C (79°F), and nights fall to about 15°C (59°F). Rain falls on roughly 9 of its 28 days. Compared with January (19°C (66°F)), February is about as warm; by March highs climb to around 22°C (72°F).
- Sunrise (15 February)
- About 06:55
- Sunset (15 February)
- About 18:20
- Daylight
- About 11.4 hours
- Sea
- 19°C (66°F)
Winter (December–February). Cool, dry and sometimes grey, with festive lights in December and Lunar New Year celebrations in January or February.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, February rates 4 for crowds (the peak is February at 4) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in December). Book accommodation early: February is one of the pricier months.
Events in 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)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in February
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Nature · Shek O Country Park
Dragon's Back hike
This ridge walk on the island's south-east follows an undulating spine with views over Shek O, Big Wave Bay and the South China Sea.
- Time needed
- 3–4 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Outdoors
- Active
- Views
- Nature
Theme park · Aberdeen
Ocean Park
Take the MTR South Island line to Ocean Park station and ride the cable car early, before queues build.
- Time needed
- Full day
- Cost
- Expensive
- Kids
- Views
- Nature
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
What to pack
For highs near 20°C, lows near 15°C and 9 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is February 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 February a good time to visit Hong Kong?
It is a shoulder-season month. Mild and sometimes misty; Lunar New Year brings decorations, a night parade and crowds of visitors, while some small shops close for a few days.
+How warm is Hong Kong in February?
Average highs are around 20°C (68°F) and lows around 15°C (59°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Hong Kong in February?
Expect rain on about 9 days of the month.