Hongkong Climate & Weather
The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region has a distinct four season maritime subtropical monsoon climate, with an average annual temperature of 23.3 ℃. The temperature may drop below 10 ℃ in winter and rise above 31 ℃ in summer. The rainfall is concentrated from May to September, accounting for about 80% of the annual rainfall. Abundant rainfall throughout the year, fragrant flowers throughout the year, warm and foggy spring, hot and rainy summer, sunny autumn, and slightly dry and cold winter.
In addition, the urban areas of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region are densely populated with high-rise buildings, resulting in a microclimate that is prone to the heat island effect, leading to significant temperature differences between the city and the suburbs. The high rise of high-rise buildings in the city makes it difficult for suspended particles in the air to disperse.
Suggested Best Travel Time:
October to May of the following year is the best time to travel to Hong Kong.
October November: At this time, the average temperature in Hong Kong is over 20 degrees Celsius, warm and comfortable, suitable for visiting Disneyland or engaging in outdoor activities such as hiking and mountaineering.
February of the following year: The atmosphere of Christmas, New Year, and Spring Festival covers the whole city, and the New Year fireworks in Victoria Harbour, Spring Festival float parade, and other festive experiences are not to be missed. Christmas and the eve of the Spring Festival are also the times when shopping malls offer the highest discounts.
From March to May: The temperature gradually rises to warmth. 3. In April, there will often be light drizzle and mist, but it will not have a significant impact on travel. In April, there will be a special festival in Hong Kong called Tin Hau Festival, and large-scale temple fairs and parades will be held in Yuen Long and Sai Kung.