Hong Kong Island and Kowloon in August

Heat and typhoon risk.

All twelve months in one grid — weather, crowds and prices, with gaps left as unknown.

August is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

• OctoberGreatClear and mild; avoid Oct 1–7 crowds.
• NovemberGreatBest month for walking and the Peak.
• DecemberGreatCool and dry; bring a layer.
• JanuaryGoodCool and dry; check Lunar New Year dates.

• Hong Kong Island and KowloonHighs around 32 °C (90 °F), lows around 27 °C (81 °F), rain on about 17 daysHighs around 90 °F (32 °C), lows around 81 °F (27 °C), rain on about 17 days
• Hong Kong Island and Kowloon, Hong Kong · Central, Tsim Sha Tsui, Mong Kok, the Peakstorm or typhoon risk

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

Crowds · Hong Kong overall

Medium

Prices · Hong Kong overall

Medium

Hong Kong overall: Typhoon and black rain peak; keep a flexible day and check the Observatory daily.

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Hong Kong Island and Kowloon, side by side.

• Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen
• A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast
• A spare day in the plan: storms can cancel flights and ferries

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