Hong Kong Island and Kowloon in January

Cool and dry; check Lunar New Year dates.

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

January is rated good. 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.

• Hong Kong Island and KowloonHighs around 19 °C (66 °F), lows around 14 °C (57 °F), rain on about 6 daysHighs around 66 °F (19 °C), lows around 57 °F (14 °C), 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 (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.

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.

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

• Layers: a fleece or light jacket

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