Hong Kong · WinterMonth summary
Hong Kong weather in December
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
14°C – 20°C
🌧 Rainy days
11% of days
☀️ Sunshine
9.0h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.6/10
📅 📅 Best month
October (7.9/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Hong Kong in December?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want to explore the city on foot without suffering from heat.
❌ No if: you're looking for a beach destination — water and air are still cool.
Our take: December is a good time to visit Hong Kong. October remains slightly better (+0.3 pts).
By trip type
Hong Kong in December by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ⚠️ Possible
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in December
🎯 Optimal hiking conditions — 20°C and low rain risk (11%) Even in winter, Hong Kong enjoys 20°C. A real asset for escaping the European cold. Rain risk remains low (11% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if October (7.9/10) remains theoretically better.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌤️ January | 14°C | 19°C | 19% | 1.2 | 9.0h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌤️ February | 14°C | 20°C | 26% | 1.6 | 8.5h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌦️ March | 18°C | 22°C | 42% | 3.1 | 8.6h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 21°C | 25°C | 54% | 5.5 | 9.2h | 7.3/10 |
| ⛅ May | 24°C | 27°C | 70% | 8.7 | 9.9h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌦️ June | 26°C | 29°C | 91% | 13.1 | 10.0h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ July | 26°C | 30°C | 84% | 9.6 | 11.7h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ August | 26°C | 29°C | 86% | 13.3 | 10.2h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ September | 25°C | 29°C | 72% | 10.1 | 10.7h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 22°C | 27°C | 36% | 5.7 | 10.1h | 7.9/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 19°C | 24°C | 21% | 2.9 | 9.5h | 7.9/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 14°C | 20°C | 11% | 0.6 | 9.0h | 7.6/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In December, Hong Kong averages 20°C, 11% rainy days and 9.0h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.6/10.
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Comparison
December vs October (best month)
The best month is October (score 7.9/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +7°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : +25%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +1.1h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Hong Kong in December
Is December a good time to visit Hong Kong?
December is an excellent time to visit Hong Kong (score 7.6/10). With 20°C, 9.0h of sunshine and 11% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Hong Kong in December?
With 20°C max and 9.0h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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