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Hong Kong in March
What March 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
March is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 22°C (72°F), lows of 18°C (64°F), about 11 rainy days and roughly 12 hours of daylight. Warmer and humid with frequent fog and drizzle that can hide the views; the art calendar peaks.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 22°C (72°F) / 18°C (64°F)
- Rainy days
- About 11
- Daylight
- About 12 hours
- Sea temperature
- 20°C (68°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in March
March is the 9th-warmest month in Hong Kong: days average 22°C (72°F) against a yearly average high of 26°C (79°F), and nights fall to about 18°C (64°F). Rain falls on roughly 11 of its 31 days. Compared with February (20°C (68°F)), March is warmer; by April highs climb to around 26°C (79°F).
- Sunrise (15 March)
- About 06:32
- Sunset (15 March)
- About 18:33
- Daylight
- About 12 hours
- Sea
- 20°C (68°F)
Spring (March–May). Warm and humid with fog, drizzle and increasing showers; views from the Peak can disappear in mist.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, March rates 4 for crowds (the peak is February at 4) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in December). Book accommodation early: March is one of the pricier months.
Events in March
- Art Basel Hong Kong and art month events (usually March)
- Hong Kong Sevens rugby (usually March or April)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in March
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Religious site · Wong Tai Sin
Wong Tai Sin Temple
Combine with Chi Lin Nunnery, two MTR stops away, for a half-day of temples and gardens.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Architecture
- Photo spot
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Garden · Diamond Hill
Chi Lin Nunnery and Nan Lian Garden
Chi Lin is a Buddhist nunnery rebuilt in Tang dynasty style from interlocking timber without nails, set around lotus ponds.
- 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
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 · Lantau Island
Hong Kong Disneyland
The most compact of the Disney parks sits on Lantau with its own MTR line from Sunny Bay.
- Time needed
- Full day
- Cost
- Expensive
- Kids
- After dark
What to pack
For highs near 22°C, lows near 18°C and 11 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is March 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 March a good time to visit Hong Kong?
It is a shoulder-season month. Warmer and humid with frequent fog and drizzle that can hide the views; the art calendar peaks.
+How warm is Hong Kong in March?
Average highs are around 22°C (72°F) and lows around 18°C (64°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Hong Kong in March?
Expect rain on about 11 days of the month.