The climate of Hong Kong
The current climate in Hong Kong features temperatures ranging from a high of 33°C to a low of 20°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 28°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 14°C and in the warmer months around 27°C.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
Temperature records
The highest temperature recorded in Hong Kong in recent years was 38°C in August 2017. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 6°C in January 2016.
Rainfall amount
On average, Hong Kong receives 1942 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation annually.
Best time to visit Hong Kong?
The best time to visit Hong Kong for sunny weather is January through April, November and December. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Hong Kong. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
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Climate Table of Hong Kong
The climate table of Hong Kong shows the average temperatures, rainfall, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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Temp. max (°C) | 20 | 21 | 24 | 27 | 30 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 30 | 26 | 21 |
Temp. min (°C) | 14 | 15 | 19 | 22 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 24 | 21 | 16 |
Precipitation | ||||||||||||
Precipitation (mm) | 31 | 51 | 54 | 74 | 280 | 335 | 274 | 384 | 202 | 207 | 32 | 18 |
UV Index | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
Temperature charts
These charts display the average temperatures in Hong Kong, Hong Kong. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Average Temperature per Month in Hong Kong
Yearly Temperature in Hong Kong
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Hong Kong, Hong Kong. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Average Precipitation per Month in Hong Kong
Total Yearly Precipitation in Hong Kong
UV index chart
This chart shows the average UV index per month in Hong Kong, Hong Kong. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Average UV Index per Month in Hong Kong
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Average weather in Hong Kong by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Hong Kong. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.