- Humidity
- Persistently high throughout the year: 69–83%
- Snowfall
- No snowfall; rare
- Best Months
- Mid-October to late November, and mid-March to mid-April
Updated July 2026 · Sources cited: hko.gov.hk, climatestotravel.com
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- October to December and March to April offer the most stable, pleasant weather with comfortable temperatures (20–27°C (68–81°F) / 68–82°F) and low rainfall.
- May to September is hot, humid, and rainy with a 50% chance of rain and occasional typhoons; 80% of the year's rainfall occurs during this window.
- December and November are among the best months, with pleasant breezes and ample sunshine; January and February become cloudier despite being dry.
- Air conditioning is widespread and essential from May to September due to the oppressive heat and humidity.
- Ferry and air services can be disrupted by heavy rainfall and reduced visibility (March–April) or typhoons (July–September).
Humidity
Persistently high throughout the year: 69–83%
Rainfall
- Annual Total
- 2,400 mm (94.5 in) in urban areas; over 3,000 mm in the hills (e.g., Tai Mo Shan)
Dry Season
- Period
- November to January
- January Detail
- Rain falls only about 1 day per week
- Monthly Average
- Below 50 mm (2 in) per month; January is driest at 23.4 mm (0.92 in)
Peak Season
- Period
- May to September (80% of annual total falls in this window)
- August Detail
- Average 391 mm (15.4 in); rain falls approximately 4 days out of 7
- Monthly Average
- Exceeds 250 mm (10 in) per month; June is wettest at 456 mm (17.95 in)
Snowfall
No snowfall; rare
Best Months
Mid-October to late November, and mid-March to mid-April
Temperature
- Annual Average
- 23°C (73°F)
Peak Cold
- Period
- Mid-December to February
- Daily Low Range
- 10–15°C (50–59°F)
- Daily High Range
- 15–20°C (59–68°F)
- Notes
- Mild by global standards; rarely drops below 10°C (50°F)
Peak Warmth
- Period
- Late May to mid-September
- Daily High Range
- 32–33°C (90–91°F)
- Notes
- Heat is intensified by urban heat island effect and sea moisture
Climate Type
Subtropical, monsoon-influenced; temperate for nearly half the year
Typhoon Risk
- Season
- May to November, peak July to September
- Frequency
- Occasional; risk still low in May but increases through summer months
Worst Months
May to September (peak monsoon season with high rainfall and typhoon risk)
AI-generated estimateData refreshed July 2026
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