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When to Visit
Hong Kong?

Hong Kong, vertical skyline between sea and mountains — dim sum, Star Ferry and unexpected hikes.

Updated: March 2026 · Open-Meteo · 10 years · 12 months compared · 22.32°N 114.17°E
October & NovemberBest months
81°FOptimal temperature
36%Rainy days

When to visit Hong Kong?

🌞 Best time overall
October
🌡️ Optimal temperature
72°F–81°F in October
🌧 Least rain
36% rainy days in October
🌧 Wettest month
June (91%)
📅 Best score
7.9/10

Best time by type of trip

🏙️Skyline & PeakOctober–December — Victoria Peak, Star Ferry and Symphony of Lights.
🍽️Dim Sum & FoodYear-round — Tim Ho Wan, dai pai dong and Cantonese cuisine.
🥾HikingOctober–March — Dragon's Back, Lantau Peak and Hong Kong Trail.
🛍️ShoppingYear-round — Tsim Sha Tsui, Causeway Bay and night markets.

Hong Kong weather month by month

MonthMin °FMax °FRainy days (%)Precip. in/dSun h/dScore
🌤️ January57°F66°F19%0.0in9.0h7.3/10
🌤️ February57°F68°F26%0.1in8.5h7.3/10
🌦️ March64°F72°F42%0.1in8.6h7.3/10
🌤️ April70°F77°F54%0.2in9.2h7.3/10
⛅ May75°F81°F70%0.3in9.9h7.2/10
🌦️ June79°F84°F91%0.5in10.0h7.0/10
⛅ July79°F86°F84%0.4in11.7h7.0/10
🌦️ August79°F84°F86%0.5in10.2h7.0/10
⛅ September77°F84°F72%0.4in10.7h7.2/10
🌤️ October72°F81°F36%0.2in10.1h7.9/10
🌤️ November66°F75°F21%0.1in9.5h7.9/10
🌤️ December57°F68°F11%0.0in9.0h7.6/10
Ideal Fair Challenging climate Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years

🌴 Tropical destination — heavy rain months benefit from an algorithmic adjustment: tropical showers are intense but brief and usually don't ruin a trip.

What to expect each season

🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Good time

Average 25°F, 55% rainy days, 9.2h sunshine/day. Score: 7.3/10.

☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Good time

Average 29°F, 87% rainy days, 10.6h sunshine/day. Score: 7.0/10.

🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Good time

Average 27°F, 43% rainy days, 10.1h sunshine/day. Score: 7.7/10.

❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Good time

Average 20°F, 19% rainy days, 8.8h sunshine/day. Score: 7.4/10.

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Detailed weather by month

Frequently asked questions

October is ideal with 36% rainy days and 27°F. The months of October & November offer comparable conditions.
June is the wettest month with 91% rainy days.
Yes, October is the best month with an average of 27°F.
In winter, the average score is 7.4/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.

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