When to go · Hong Kong Island and Kowloon
Hong Kong Island and Kowloon, month by month
The best months for Hong Kong Island and Kowloon: Oct, Nov, Dec. Months to avoid: Jul, Aug.
Month by month
- JanuaryGoodCool and dry; check Lunar New Year dates.19 °C / 14 °C, 6 rain days66 °F / 57 °F, 6 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- FebruaryMixedLunar New Year closures some years; cool.20 °C / 15 °C, 7 rain days68 °F / 59 °F, 7 rain daysCrowds: High · 2 festivals or holidays
- MarchGoodMild, sometimes foggy and humid.22 °C / 18 °C, 10 rain days72 °F / 64 °F, 10 rain daysCrowds: High
- AprilGoodWarm; good month.26 °C / 21 °C, 11 rain days79 °F / 70 °F, 11 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- MayMixedHeat and humidity build; first storms.29 °C / 25 °C, 15 rain days84 °F / 77 °F, 15 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- JuneMixedHot, rainy; black rainstorm warnings possible.31 °C / 26 °C, 18 rain days88 °F / 79 °F, 18 rain daysCrowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
- JulyAvoidHottest; typhoon season starts to peak.32 °C / 27 °C, 17 rain days90 °F / 81 °F, 17 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- AugustAvoidHeat and typhoon risk.32 °C / 27 °C, 17 rain days90 °F / 81 °F, 17 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- SeptemberMixedTyphoon risk, still hot.31 °C / 26 °C, 15 rain days88 °F / 79 °F, 15 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- OctoberGreatClear and mild; avoid Oct 1–7 crowds.28 °C / 24 °C, 6 rain days82 °F / 75 °F, 6 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- NovemberGreatBest month for walking and the Peak.25 °C / 20 °C, 4 rain days77 °F / 68 °F, 4 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- DecemberGreatCool and dry; bring a layer.21 °C / 16 °C, 4 rain days70 °F / 61 °F, 4 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday