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📊 Monthly Climate Overview
| Month | Max °C | Min °C | Rain mm | Rain Days | Sun h | Wind km/h | Sea °C |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 18.4°C | 13.2°C | 38.8 mm | 6 | 8.0 h | 19.4 km/h | 18.2°C |
| Feb | 19.1°C | 13.9°C | 46.3 mm | 7 | 7.5 h | 19.5 km/h | 18.7°C |
| Mar | 22°C | 17.5°C | 88.8 mm | 12 | 7.4 h | 18.9 km/h | 20.6°C |
| Apr | 24.5°C | 20.3°C | 122.1 mm | 15 | 8.4 h | 17.8 km/h | 23.6°C |
| May | 27.2°C | 23.8°C | 276.3 mm | 23 | 8.4 h | 17.5 km/h | 26.2°C |
| Jun | 29°C | 25.9°C | 358.7 mm | 26 | 9.1 h | 18.6 km/h | 28.5°C |
| Jul | 29.7°C | 26.3°C | 281.2 mm | 25 | 10.5 h | 17.9 km/h | 29.3°C |
| Aug | 29.4°C | 25.8°C | 376.9 mm | 26 | 9.0 h | 16.6 km/h | 28.8°C |
| Sep | 29.1°C | 25.1°C | 249.5 mm | 20 | 9.4 h | 15.6 km/h | 27.6°C |
| Oct | 26.8°C | 22.2°C | 181.8 mm | 11 | 8.9 h | 19.3 km/h | 27.5°C |
| Nov | 24.1°C | 19.1°C | 59.9 mm | 6 | 8.3 h | 18.7 km/h | 24.7°C |
| Dec | 19.6°C | 13.8°C | 29.8 mm | 4 | 7.7 h | 19.6 km/h | 21.1°C |
📖Climate & Best Time to Visit Hong Kong
Hong Kong (China) has a subtropical climate with an annual average of around 23 °C. Daytime highs average 25 °C, while nights cool to about 21 °C. The destination sees roughly 2110 mm of rainfall per year and 8.6 hours of sunshine per day on average.
Skyscraper skyline along Victoria Harbour, the Peak tram, dim sum tradition and surprisingly green islands like Lantau right next door.
Spring and autumn are ideal for a city break: July is the sunniest month with 10.5 hours of sun per day, and mild temperatures make exploring on foot comfortable. Peak summer (July, up to 29.7 °C) can get exhausting, while in January nights drop to 13.2 °C.
Rainfall varies through the year: peaks in June (26 rainy days), driest month is December (4).
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Frequently asked questions about Hong Kong
When is the best time to visit Hong Kong?
The best time to visit Hong Kong: November (avg. 21.6 °C, 6 rainy days). Based on the monthly values for 2014 to 2023.
What are the temperatures in Hong Kong?
The warmest month is July with an average of 28.0 °C and daytime highs around 29.7 °C. The coldest month is January with an average of 15.8 °C and night-time lows around 13.2 °C.
How many rainy days does Hong Kong have?
June has the most rainy days with 26 rainy days. The driest month is December with 4 rainy days.
What is the sea temperature near Hong Kong?
The water is warmest in July at an average of 29.3 °C and coolest in January at 18.2 °C.