Climate of Hong Kong, Kowloon City, Hong Kong
Point-value climate at Hong Kong (Kowloon City, Hong Kong). Population approximately 7,206,000.
Located in Kowloon City, Hong Kong, Hong Kong has a Mediterranean-style climate. Population approximately 7,206,000. Monthly average temperatures range from 15.6°C / 60.1°F in January to 28.7°C / 83.7°F in July, with rainfall varying from 24 mm / 0.9 in (January) to 408 mm / 16.1 in (August) — about 2264 mm / 89.1 in across the year. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Hong Kong's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
Best sunny months: January, February, November, December.
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| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15.6°C60.1°F | 24 mm0.9″ | Sunny & Mild |
| February | 16°C60.8°F | 48 mm1.9″ | Sunny & Mild |
| March | 18.7°C65.7°F | 73 mm2.9″ | — |
| April | 22.5°C72.5°F | 168 mm6.6″ | Tropical |
| May | 25.9°C78.6°F | 327 mm12.9″ | Tropical |
| June | 27.8°C82°F | 371 mm14.6″ | Tropical |
| July | 28.7°C83.7°F | 369 mm14.5″ | Tropical |
| August | 28.4°C83.1°F | 408 mm16.1″ | Tropical |
| September | 27.5°C81.5°F | 278 mm10.9″ | Tropical |
| October | 25°C77°F | 130 mm5.1″ | Tropical |
| November | 21°C69.8°F | 34 mm1.3″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| December | 17.2°C63°F | 34 mm1.3″ | Sunny & Mild |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Hong Kong?
The months with the sunniest, driest weather are January, February, November, December. Hong Kong's warmest month is July at an average of 28.7°C / 83.7°F, and its driest month is January with about 24 mm / 0.9 in of rain.
What is the climate of Hong Kong?
Hong Kong, in Kowloon City, Hong Kong, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 15.6°C / 60.1°F in January to 28.7°C / 83.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is approximately 2264 mm / 89.1 in, with the wettest month being August (408 mm / 16.1 in) and the driest January (24 mm / 0.9 in).
What is the average temperature in Hong Kong in July?
The average temperature in Hong Kong in July is 28.7°C / 83.7°F, with rainfall of about 369 mm / 14.5 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Hong Kong?
The driest month in Hong Kong is January, with about 24 mm / 0.9 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 15.6°C / 60.1°F.
When is the wettest month in Hong Kong?
The wettest month in Hong Kong is August, with approximately 408 mm / 16.1 in of average monthly rainfall.