Hong Kong · WinterMonth summary
Hong Kong weather in January
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
14°C – 19°C
🌧 Rainy days
19% of days
☀️ Sunshine
9.0h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.3/10
📅 📅 Best month
October (7.9/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Hong Kong in January?
✅ 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: January is a good time to visit Hong Kong. October remains slightly better (+0.6 pts).
By trip type
Hong Kong in January by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ❌ Not recommended
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in January
🎯 Winter dishes and comfort food specialities in local restaurants In January, Hong Kong sees 19°C during the day with 9.0h of sunshine per day. Rain risk remains low (19% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. October (7.9/10) is significantly better if possible.
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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 January, Hong Kong averages 19°C, 19% rainy days and 9.0h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.3/10.
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Comparison
January vs October (best month)
The best month is October (score 7.9/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +8°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : +17%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +1.1h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Hong Kong in January
Is January a good time to visit Hong Kong?
January is an acceptable time for Hong Kong (score 7.3/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider October (7.9/10) if possible.
What to do in Hong Kong in January?
With 19°C max and 9.0h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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