When is the best time to go to Hong Kong Island?

When is the best time to go to Hong Kong Island? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

  • The best months for good weather in Hong Kong Island are January, February, April, October, November and December
  • On average, the warmest months are May, June, July, August, September and October
  • The rainiest months are June, July and August
  • The best months for swimming are May, June, July, August, September and October


Annual weather in Hong Kong Island

For full information about the climate and weather in Hong Kong Island a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:

Month
January 61°F/68°F
2.4in
February 65°F/70°F
3in
March 68°F/74°F
3.9in
April 74°F/77°F
7.8in
May 81°F/85°F
14.4in
June 85°F/86°F
20.4in
July 85°F/88°F
17.4in
August 85°F/88°F
21.2in
September 83°F/88°F
14.4in
October 77°F/83°F
6.3in
November 72°F/77°F
3in
December 63°F/70°F
2in


Weather and climate in Hong Kong Island

Hong Kong Island enjoys a monsoon-influenced humid subtropical climate in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Hong Kong Island is 79°F (ranging from 68°F in january to 88°F in august). Annual rainfall is 115.7in, with a minimum of 2in in december and a maximum of 21.2in in august.
  • In the month of january the climate is beautiful. By early evening, the temperature averages 65°F.
  • Between the months of february and june the climate is not good, but still OK. the thermometer goes up to 86°F°C.
  • From july to august the climate is not good. the thermometer goes up to 88°F°C and it rains about 63% of the time in august.
  • In the month of september the climate is okay. In average, on the morning it is 83°F and you can expect to have 14.4in of rainfall/month during this period.
  • Between october and december the climate is good. The record temperature this month is 83°F.

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Charts: temperature and rainfall in Hong Kong Island

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Hong Kong Island: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, sea temperature, and relative humidity for each month of the year.

Outside temperature

Precipitation (rainfall)

Daily sunshine hours

Sea temperature

Humidity


Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Hong Kong Island

Find out when Hong Kong Island has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.

Tourist seasons in Hong Kong Island

  • Very low season in Hong Kong Island
    The months with the lowest number of tourists are: June.
  • Low season in Hong Kong Island
    The months with low numbers of tourists are: January, February, March, April, May, July and August.
  • High season in Hong Kong Island
    The number of visitors to Hong Kong Island is high in: September and November.
  • Peak season in Hong Kong Island
    The largest number of tourists visiting Hong Kong Island is during: October and December.

Figure: Visitor index for Hong Kong Island month by month



Best time for low prices in Hong Kong Island

Average prices of hotels in Hong Kong Island month by month

Generally, July is the month with the lowest hotel prices in Hong Kong Island. So this is a great time to save on your holiday! In contrast, October is statistically the most expensive month of the year for hotels.

Find the best price for your hotel room


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