Month guide · Hong Kong · China
Hong Kong in October
What October 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
October is one of the best months to visit Hong Kong. Expect average highs of 28°C (82°F), lows of 24°C (75°F), about 7 rainy days and roughly 11.6 hours of daylight. The start of the best season: drier, clearer air and comfortable hiking, though early October's mainland Golden Week brings crowds.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 28°C (82°F) / 24°C (75°F)
- Rainy days
- About 7
- Daylight
- About 11.6 hours
- Sea temperature
- 26°C (79°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in October
October is the 6th-warmest month in Hong Kong: days average 28°C (82°F) against a yearly average high of 26°C (79°F), and nights fall to about 24°C (75°F). Rain falls on roughly 7 of its 31 days. Compared with September (31°C (88°F)), October is cooler; by November highs drop to around 24°C (75°F).
- Sunrise (15 October)
- About 06:19
- Sunset (15 October)
- About 17:58
- Daylight
- About 11.6 hours
- Sea
- 26°C (79°F)
Autumn (October–November). Dry, sunny and comfortable — the best time for hikes, island trips and outdoor dining, with crowds around Golden Week.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, October rates 4 for crowds (the peak is February at 4) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in December). Book accommodation early: October is one of the pricier months.
Events in October
- Mainland China Golden Week holiday crowds (early October)
- Chung Yeung Festival — hilltop visits and grave sweeping (October)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in October
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
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
Park · Admiralty
Hong Kong Park
Tucked between Admiralty's towers, Hong Kong Park has a walk-through aviary with an elevated boardwalk through the treetops, a conservatory and ponds.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Kids
- Nature
- 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
The sea averages 26°C (79°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Hong Kong.
What to pack
For highs near 28°C, lows near 24°C and 7 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is October a good time to visit Hong Kong?
It is one of the best months to visit Hong Kong. The start of the best season: drier, clearer air and comfortable hiking, though early October's mainland Golden Week brings crowds.
+How warm is Hong Kong in October?
Average highs are around 28°C (82°F) and lows around 24°C (75°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Hong Kong in October?
Expect rain on about 7 days of the month.