14° to 19°
Mild & Dry
Very mild and comparatively dry, though cloud and wind can pick up at times.
🧥 Light jacket💨 Windy conditions
15° to 21°
Cloudier Winter
Still mild, but the sky turns cloudier and drizzlier than January.
🧥 Light jacket☔ Umbrella handy
18° to 23°
Best Window Begins
Part of the source's own best window from mid-month onward, though a cold wind can still blow early on.
🧥 Light layers☔ Umbrella handy
21° to 27°
Pleasantly Warm
Mild to warm, still cloudy, with the first thunderstorms of the year building.
☔ Light rain jacket🌤️ Variable skies
24° to 30°
Hot & Sultry
Increasingly hot and muggy, with rain becoming a significant presence.
☔ Umbrella essential🥵 Heat protection
27° to 32°
Wettest Month
The rainiest month of the year, hot and humid with heavy showers and thunderstorms.
☔ Heavy rain gear🌀 Typhoon season
27° to 33°
Hottest Month
The hottest month of the year, though there's often a week or two of better weather within it.
☔ Heavy rain gear🌀 Typhoon season
27° to 33°
Very Wet
Nearly as hot and wet as July, with typhoon risk continuing.
☔ Heavy rain gear🌀 Typhoon season
26° to 32°
Still Wet
Still hot and rainy, though slightly less than mid-summer.
☔ Umbrella essential🌀 Typhoon season
24° to 29°
Best Window Returns
Rain becomes rare and the sun more frequent, though a typhoon can still arrive early in the month.
☀️ Sunscreen✨ Best sightseeing weather
20° to 26°
Pleasant & Cooling
Generally pleasant, though cool, windy days become more likely, especially later in the month.
🧥 Light layers☀️ Sunscreen
16° to 22°
Driest Month
The driest month of the year, mild with sunshine roughly half the time.
🧥 Light jacket☀️ Sunscreen
★★★ peak season, ★★☆ decent shoulder months, ★☆☆ true off-peak, based on rain frequency, heat, and haze.
Frequently asked questions
When is monsoon season in Hong Kong?›
Hong Kong's rainy season historically runs from May through September, with June the wettest month and typhoon risk highest from June to early November.
What is the best time of year to visit Hong Kong?›
Mid-March to mid-April and mid-October to late November are historically the best windows, with less rain and more sun than the rest of the year.
What is the least favorable time to visit Hong Kong?›
June through August is historically the hottest, wettest, and most typhoon-prone stretch of the year.
Which month has the most rain in Hong Kong?›
June is historically the wettest month, averaging around 490mm of rain.
Which month is the driest in Hong Kong?›
December is historically the driest month, averaging around 30mm of rain.
How hot does Hong Kong get?›
July is historically the hottest month on average, with a record high of 37.5°C.
Does Hong Kong get cold in winter?›
Winter is generally very mild, though it can occasionally turn cold: in January 2016, temperatures briefly dropped to 3°C in the city.
What should I pack for Hong Kong in summer?›
Lightweight, tropics-friendly clothing, a light sweatshirt for heavily air-conditioned indoor spaces, and a light raincoat or umbrella for sudden downpours.
Does Hong Kong get typhoons?›
Yes, typically from June to early November, though out-of-season storms have occurred, including Typhoon Neoguri in April 2008 and Typhoon Chanchu in May 2006.
Is the sea warm enough to swim in Hong Kong?›
Yes, from around April through November, and definitely warm from May through October, while winter sea temperatures stay a cool but not cold 20°C.