Season guide · Hong Kong · China
Hong Kong in summer
June–September: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Huangdan2060, CC BY 4.0
Quick answer
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. Expect highs up to 32°C (90°F) and lows around 26°C (79°F), with about 67 rainy days across June–September.
Key facts
- Months
- June–September
- Temperatures
- 26°C (79°F) to 32°C (90°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 67
- Sea
- 28°C (82°F) to 28°C (82°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in summer
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June | 31°C (88°F) | 26°C (79°F) | 19 | 13.5 h | 3/5 |
| July | 32°C (90°F) | 27°C (81°F) | 17 | 13.4 h | 4/5 |
| August | 32°C (90°F) | 27°C (81°F) | 17 | 12.9 h | 4/5 |
| September | 31°C (88°F) | 26°C (79°F) | 14 | 12.2 h | 3/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 32°C (90°F) against a yearly 26°C (79°F), and 67 of the year's roughly 135 rainy days fall in these 4 months. Crowds rate 4/5 and hotel prices 4/5 on average.
What's on in summer
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- June: Tuen Ng Dragon Boat Festival races in Stanley, Aberdeen and elsewhere (usually June)
- July: Hong Kong Book Fair (usually July)
- August: Hungry Ghost Festival — offerings and Chinese opera (seventh lunar month, August or September)
- September: Mid-Autumn Festival lanterns in Victoria Park and the Tai Hang Fire Dragon Dance (September or early October)
Good choices for summer
Museum · West Kowloon
Hong Kong Palace Museum
Special exhibitions can need separate timed tickets; check what is showing before you go.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- History
- Art
- Rainy day
Historic site · Central
Tai Kwun
The restored Central Police Station, Central Magistracy and Victoria Prison form a heritage and arts complex of colonial buildings around two courtyards, with free contemporary-art galleries, heritage displays in old cells, restaurants and bars.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Art
- Rainy day
- Architecture
Museum · West Kowloon
M+
Walk out to the Art Park lawn afterwards for one of the widest skyline views in Kowloon.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Art
- Rainy day
- Architecture
- Views
Day trips in summer
- Lamma Island (About 30 minutes by ferry) — Car-free Lamma has a laid-back village at Yung Shue Wan, a 5 km footpath across the island past Hung Shing Yeh beach, and seafood restaurants at Sok Kwu Wan for the ferry back.
- Cheung Chau (About 35–60 minutes by ferry) — This dumbbell-shaped fishing island has a busy harbour, Pak Tai Temple, Tung Wan beach and snack stalls selling giant fish balls and mango mochi.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen
- A compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is summer a good time to visit Hong Kong?
It is a trade-off: 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. The best months overall are October–December.
+What is the weather like in Hong Kong in summer?
Highs of up to 32°C (90°F) and lows around 26°C (79°F), with about 67 rainy days over the season.