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 (66 °F) / 14 °C (57 °F), 6 rain days66 °F (19 °C) / 57 °F (14 °C), 6 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- FebruaryMixedLunar New Year closures some years; cool.20 °C (68 °F) / 15 °C (59 °F), 7 rain days68 °F (20 °C) / 59 °F (15 °C), 7 rain daysCrowds: High · 2 festivals or holidays
- MarchGoodMild, sometimes foggy and humid.22 °C (72 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 10 rain days72 °F (22 °C) / 64 °F (18 °C), 10 rain daysCrowds: High
- AprilGoodWarm; good month.26 °C (79 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 11 rain days79 °F (26 °C) / 70 °F (21 °C), 11 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- MayMixedHeat and humidity build; first storms.29 °C (84 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 15 rain days84 °F (29 °C) / 77 °F (25 °C), 15 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- JuneMixedHot, rainy; black rainstorm warnings possible.31 °C (88 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 18 rain days88 °F (31 °C) / 79 °F (26 °C), 18 rain daysCrowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
- JulyAvoidHottest; typhoon season starts to peak.32 °C (90 °F) / 27 °C (81 °F), 17 rain days90 °F (32 °C) / 81 °F (27 °C), 17 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- AugustAvoidHeat and typhoon risk.32 °C (90 °F) / 27 °C (81 °F), 17 rain days90 °F (32 °C) / 81 °F (27 °C), 17 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- SeptemberMixedTyphoon risk, still hot.31 °C (88 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 15 rain days88 °F (31 °C) / 79 °F (26 °C), 15 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- OctoberGreatClear and mild; avoid Oct 1–7 crowds.28 °C (82 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 6 rain days82 °F (28 °C) / 75 °F (24 °C), 6 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- NovemberGreatBest month for walking and the Peak.25 °C (77 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 4 rain days77 °F (25 °C) / 68 °F (20 °C), 4 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- DecemberGreatCool and dry; bring a layer.21 °C (70 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 4 rain days70 °F (21 °C) / 61 °F (16 °C), 4 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Hong Kong Island and Kowloon, side by side.
Verdict
Oct: Great
Nov: Great
Daytime high
Oct: 28 °C (82 °F)82 °F (28 °C)
Nov: 25 °C (77 °F)77 °F (25 °C)
Night low
Oct: 24 °C (75 °F)75 °F (24 °C)
Nov: 20 °C (68 °F)68 °F (20 °C)
Rain days
Oct: 6
Nov: 4 (better)
Crowds
Oct: High
Nov: Medium
Prices
Oct: High
Nov: Medium
Festivals listed
Oct: 1
Nov: 0
October: Clear and mild; avoid Oct 1–7 crowds.
November: Best month for walking and the Peak.
Hong Kong Island and Kowloon: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
All twelve months in one grid — weather, crowds and prices, with gaps left as unknown.