Month guide · Hong Kong · China
Hong Kong in July
What July is really like in Hong Kong: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: chensiyuan, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
July 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 13.4 hours of daylight. Hot and humid with thunderstorms and typhoon risk; school holidays bring families from the region.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 32°C (90°F) / 27°C (81°F)
- Rainy days
- About 17
- Daylight
- About 13.4 hours
- Sea temperature
- 28°C (82°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in July
July is the 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 June (31°C (88°F)), July is about as warm; by August highs stay near 32°C (90°F).
- Sunrise (15 July)
- About 05:48
- Sunset (15 July)
- About 19:10
- Daylight
- About 13.4 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, July rates 4 for crowds (the peak is February at 4) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in December). Book accommodation early: July is one of the pricier months.
Events in July
- Hong Kong Book Fair (usually July)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in July
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
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Garden · Diamond Hill
Chi Lin Nunnery and Nan Lian Garden
Walk the garden's loop towards the golden Pavilion of Absolute Perfection for the classic photo with skyscrapers behind.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Architecture
- Couples
- Off the beaten path
- Photo spot
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 · Lantau Island
Hong Kong Disneyland
Visit on a weekday outside mainland and local school holidays, when queues are noticeably shorter.
- Time needed
- Full day
- Cost
- Expensive
- Kids
- After dark
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
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 July 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 July a good time to visit Hong Kong?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Hot and humid with thunderstorms and typhoon risk; school holidays bring families from the region.
+How warm is Hong Kong in July?
Average highs are around 32°C (90°F) and lows around 27°C (81°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Hong Kong in July?
Expect rain on about 17 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.