Hong Kong Island and Kowloon in January

Cool and dry; check Lunar New Year dates.

• Hong Kong Island and KowloonHighs around 19 °C, lows around 14 °C, rain on about 6 daysHighs around 66 °F, lows around 57 °F, rain on about 6 days
• Hong Kong Island and Kowloon, Hong Kong · Central, Tsim Sha Tsui, Mong Kok, the Peakcool

  Subtropical monsoon. Winter (Dec–Feb) is dry and 13–20 °C; spring (Mar–Apr) is humid with fog that hides the Peak; summer (May–Sep) is 28–33 °C with heavy showers and typhoons; October–November are clear and dry — the best months.Subtropical monsoon. Winter (Dec–Feb) is dry and 55–68 °F; spring (Mar–Apr) is humid with fog that hides the Peak; summer (May–Sep) is 82–91 °F with heavy showers and typhoons; October–November are clear and dry — the best months.

Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.

• Lunar New Year check

  Late January or February · City-wide

  Many shops close for a few days; flower markets, parades and fireworks

Crowds · Hong Kong overall

Medium

Prices · Hong Kong overall

Medium

Hong Kong overall: Cool, dry and clear (14–19 °C); good hiking; bring a jacket for evenings and the Peak.

• Layers: a fleece or light jacket

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