January
Best time to goCool, dry and comfortable; 18.6°C max, 14.1°C min, 33.2 mm rain
Crowdsmoderate
Pricesmoderate
Good for sightseeing; pack light layers for evenings.
February
Good time to goCool and occasionally damp; 18.6°C max, 14.4°C min, 52.3 mm rain
Lunar New Year tightens hotel supply and raises rates; book early.
March
Good time to goMild but humid; 21.5°C max, 16.9°C min, 71.4 mm rain
Crowdsmoderate
Pricesmoderate
Works well for mixed indoor and outdoor plans.
April
Good time to goWarm and humid with increasing showers; 25.1°C max, 20.6°C min, 188.5 mm rain
Crowdsmoderate
Pricesmoderate
Keep indoor backup plans ready for shower days.
May
Shoulder seasonHot, humid and wet; 28.4°C max, 23.9°C min, 329.5 mm rain
Plan flexible sightseeing and avoid heavy outdoor schedules.
June
Shoulder seasonVery humid and rainy; 30.4°C max, 26.1°C min, 388.1 mm rain
Typhoon and rain disruption risk begins; lower fares offset the risk.
July
Shoulder seasonHot and wet; 31.3°C max, 26.7°C min, 374.4 mm rain
Crowdsmoderate
Pricesmoderate
Thunderstorms and tropical systems are possible; build buffer days.
August
Not recommendedWettest month; 31.1°C max, 26.4°C min, 444.6 mm rain
Highest disruption risk for outdoor plans including Lantau and Sai Kung.
September
Shoulder seasonHot and humid; 30.2°C max, 25.6°C min, 287.5 mm rain
Typhoon risk remains significant into mid-month.
October
Best time to goPleasant transition; 27.7°C max, 23.4°C min, 151.9 mm rain
Crowdsmoderate
Pricesmoderate
One of the best periods; conditions improve steadily through the month.
November
Best time to goCooler and drier; 24°C max, 19.4°C min, 35.1 mm rain
Excellent for sightseeing; book hotels early as demand is high.
December
Best time to goCool and relatively dry; 20.4°C max, 15.9°C min, 26.8 mm rain
Strong high-season conditions; the coolest and driest month of the year.
- BestJan, Oct, Nov, Dec
- GoodFeb, Mar, Apr
- FairMay, Jun, Jul, Sep
- AvoidAug