Month guide · Hong Kong · China
Hong Kong in June
What June 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
June is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 31°C (88°F), lows of 26°C (79°F), about 19 rainy days and roughly 13.5 hours of daylight. Among the wettest months, with intense downpours and rainstorm warnings; plan indoor alternatives.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 31°C (88°F) / 26°C (79°F)
- Rainy days
- About 19
- Daylight
- About 13.5 hours
- Sea temperature
- 28°C (82°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in June
June is the 3rd-warmest month in Hong Kong: days average 31°C (88°F) against a yearly average high of 26°C (79°F), and nights fall to about 26°C (79°F). Rain falls on roughly 19 of its 30 days. Compared with May (29°C (84°F)), June is warmer; by July highs stay near 32°C (90°F).
- Sunrise (15 June)
- About 05:39
- Sunset (15 June)
- About 19:08
- Daylight
- About 13.5 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, June rates 3 for crowds (the peak is February at 4) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in December). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in June
- Tuen Ng Dragon Boat Festival races in Stanley, Aberdeen and elsewhere (usually June)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in June
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Religious site · Lantau Island
Tian Tan Buddha and Po Lin Monastery
The 34-metre bronze Big Buddha sits on a hilltop at Ngong Ping on Lantau, reached by 268 steps beside the colourful Po Lin Monastery.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Iconic
- Views
- History
- Kids
- Outdoors
Street · Sheung Wan
Hollywood Road and Man Mo Temple
Ride the Mid-Levels Escalator up from Central, walk west along Hollywood Road, and finish with coffee on Tai Ping Shan Street.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Shopping
- Photo spot
Market · Yau Ma Tei
Temple Street Night Market
From late afternoon, stalls fill Temple Street with clothes, gadgets and trinkets, fortune tellers set up near the Tin Hau temple and dai pai dong-style restaurants put out tables for claypot rice and seafood.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- After dark
- Food
- Shopping
Market · Mong Kok
Ladies' Market and Mong Kok street markets
Visit the Flower Market and Bird Garden in the morning, then work south to the Ladies' Market as stalls open in the afternoon.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Shopping
- Kids
- Photo spot
The sea averages 28°C (82°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Hong Kong.
What to pack
For highs near 31°C, lows near 26°C and 19 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 June 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 June a good time to visit Hong Kong?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Among the wettest months, with intense downpours and rainstorm warnings; plan indoor alternatives.
+How warm is Hong Kong in June?
Average highs are around 31°C (88°F) and lows around 26°C (79°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Hong Kong in June?
Expect rain on about 19 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.