Hong Kong Island weather
At 3:15 AM local time it was mostly clear and 24°C (75°F). Light rain for 4 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.6 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: Oct–Mar. Hong Kong Island sits 160 m (525 ft) above sea level, which keeps it cooler than the coast. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 45%
- Chance of rain
- 12%
- Rain
- 0.1 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 4 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.6 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Oct–MarOff season May–Jun, Aug
About Hong Kong Island weather
Is it raining in Hong Kong Island right now?
No. It’s mostly clear and 24° right now. Light rain for 4 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.6 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Hong Kong Island this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 26–29° and lows of 23–24°. Rain is likely on 6 of 7 days (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday). The driest day looks like Sunday.
Has it been raining in Hong Kong Island lately?
In the past 7 days, Hong Kong Island had 1 rainy day and 3.2 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Hong Kong Island?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Hong Kong Island weather by month
When is the best time to visit Hong Kong Island?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Hong Kong Island is Oct–Mar, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. May–Jun, Aug tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 20°C (67°F) in January to 30°C (86°F) in July.
What is the rainiest month in Hong Kong Island?
June is the wettest month, with about 282 mm (11.1 in) of rain on average. December is the driest, with about 25 mm (1.0 in).
What is the hottest month in Hong Kong Island?
July is the warmest, with average highs of 30°C (86°F) and lows of 27°C (80°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 20°C (67°F) and lows of 12°C (54°F).
Does Hong Kong Island have a rainy season?
Yes. May–Sep is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while Oct–Feb is usually dry (under 60 mm).
How warm is the sea in Hong Kong Island?
The sea is warmest in July at about 29°C (84°F) and coolest in January at about 18°C (65°F). It is comfortable for swimming (22°C or more) in Apr–Nov.
Hong Kong Island weather month by month
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), sea temperature from Open-Meteo Marine, forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months