Destination Hong Kong

When to Travel?

Hong Kong has a subtropical climate with distinct seasons. Typhoon season is May to November. When a typhoon is approaching, warnings are broadcast on TV and radio, and signals indicate its significance, the latest position and expected movement of the centre of the tropical cyclone, information on the wind strength, rainfall and sea level in the territory. When typhoon signal 8 is hoisted, businesses and shops close down and flights may be cancelled. There is a separate warning for heavy rain.

In winter, the weather is cool, with generally bright and dry weather in early winter but in late winter, it is typically overcast and occasional cold fronts are experienced. Snow and frost are unlikely to form as sub-zero Celsius temperatures very rarely occur at sea level. Rainfall is also uncommon at this stage.

In spring, the chance of rainfall increases, and humidity is usually higher than in autumn.

June to September are hottest months of the year. Temperature ranges between 26 °C and 34 °C (79 °F to 93 °F) with humidity of 60–70% during the day, and even higher at night. Thunderstorms and heavy rain are common.

Hong Kong may be hit by typhoons during summer and early autumn, but these events are not unknown in late spring either.

In autumn the weather is generally sunny, with less frequent rainfall. They are often considered the most pleasant months because of mild to warm temperatures without the high humidity experienced in spring and summer.

Spring (March to mid-May)

Temperatures and humidity rise gradually in spring. Evenings can be cool but lightweight jackets suffice. The average temperature ranges from 18°C-27°C (64°F-80°F), humidity about 82 per cent.

Summer (late May to mid-September)

Hot and humid with temperatures ranges from 26°C-33°C (78°F-91°F) and humidity near 86 per cent. Short sleeves and cotton clotheswork best, with a lightweight sweater for indoors as restaurants tend to set air-conditioning on high. An umbrella or hat works well to ward off the sun.

Autumn (late September to early December)

Clear and sunny days are the norm in autumn. Short sleeves and light jackets are most suitable at this time of year. The average temperature ranges from 18°C-28°C (64°F-82°F), humidity about 72 per cent.

Winter (mid-December to February)

Winters are mild with low humidity at 72 per cent. Though the temperature ranges from 14°C-20°C (57°F-68°F), the mercury can drop to 10oC (50oF). Occasional chills make woollens and overcoats necessary.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Average Temperature
High (°C)	19	19	22	25	28	30	31	31	30	27	24	20
Low (°C)	14	14	17	21	24	26	27	26	26	23	19	16
High (°F)	66	66	72	77	82	86	88	88	86	81	75	68
Low (°F)	57	57	63	70	75	79	81	79	79	73	66	61
Average Humidity
%	73	78	82	83	84	82	81	82	79	74	70	69
Average Rainfall
cm	2.5	5.2	7.1	18.8	33.0	38.8	37.4	44.5	28.8	15.1	3.5	3.5
inches	1.0	2.0	2.8	7.4	13.0	15.3	14.7	17.5	11.3	5.9	1.4	1.4