Hong Kong weather
World cities · China · 22.32°N 114.17°E
Hong Kong, in China, has its warmest weather in July, when daytime temperatures average 29.9°C, while December nights are the coldest at around 12.9°C. The city sees roughly 2347mm of rain a year; August is normally the wettest month and January the driest. Figures are averaged from 2020–2024 observations.
Climate averages
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Rain days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 18.8° | 13° | 16mm | 4 |
| Feb | 19.8° | 14.1° | 61mm | 8 |
| Mar | 22.4° | 17.8° | 85mm | 14 |
| Apr | 24.5° | 20.2° | 180mm | 17 |
| May | 26.9° | 23.4° | 313mm | 23 |
| Jun | 28.6° | 25.5° | 344mm | 29 |
| Jul | 29.9° | 26.4° | 269mm | 26 |
| Aug | 29.3° | 25.6° | 379mm | 27 |
| Sep | 29.3° | 25° | 338mm | 24 |
| Oct | 26.9° | 21.8° | 212mm | 11 |
| Nov | 24.3° | 18.8° | 127mm | 8 |
| Dec | 19.7° | 12.9° | 23mm | 3 |
Seasons in Hong Kong
Spring (March–May). Daytime highs in Hong Kong climb from 22.4°C in March to 26.9°C by May, while nights ease from 17.8°C to 23.4°C. The season brings around 578mm of rain in total.
Summer (June–August). The warmest stretch of the year: afternoons average 29.3°C, peaking in July at 29.9°C. July is usually the driest of the summer months (269mm over ~26 rainy days). Around the June solstice, Hong Kong gets roughly 13.4 hours of daylight.
Autumn (September–November). Daytime temperatures fall from 29.3°C in September to 24.3°C by November, with around 677mm of rain across the season.
Winter (December–February). Nights average 13.3°C, with December the coldest month (average low 12.9°C, daytime high 19.7°C). Expect about 15 days with measurable rain over the three months, and only around 10.6 hours of daylight in mid-December.
How Hong Kong compares
| Hong Kong | UK town average | |
|---|---|---|
| Annual rainfall | 2347mm | 1054mm |
| Rainy days per year | 194 | 167 |
| Summer daytime high | 29.3°C | 19.7°C |
| Winter night low | 13.3°C | 3.4°C |
Hong Kong is about 123% wetter than the average for the 121 UK towns tracked on this site (1054mm), based on 2020–2024 monthly normals.
Hong Kong weather FAQs
What is the warmest month in Hong Kong?
July is typically the warmest month in Hong Kong, with average daytime highs of 29.9°C. Summer afternoons (June–August) average around 29.3°C.
What is the wettest month in Hong Kong?
August is usually the wettest month, with around 379mm of rain over roughly 27 rainy days. January is typically the driest (16mm).
How much does it rain in Hong Kong per year?
Hong Kong receives roughly 2347mm of precipitation per year, spread over about 194 days with at least 1mm of rain (based on 2020–2024 observations).
How cold are winters in Hong Kong?
Winter nights (December–February) in Hong Kong average around 13.3°C, with December typically the coldest month (average low 12.9°C).
When is the best time to visit Hong Kong for good weather?
Late spring and summer offer the most reliable weather in Hong Kong. July is typically the driest of the warm months (269mm of rain), while July is the warmest, averaging 29.9°C by day — and near the June solstice there are around 13 hours of daylight to enjoy.
How does Hong Kong's weather compare with the UK?
Hong Kong receives 2347mm of rain a year, about 123% wetter than the average for the 121 UK towns tracked on this site (1054mm). Summer daytime highs average 29.3°C against a UK-town average of 19.7°C, and winter nights average 13.3°C versus 3.4°C.