Hong Kong Island weather in January
January is one of the best months to visit Hong Kong Island: highs of 20°C (67°F) and about 36 mm (1.4 in) of rain on average. Nights average 12°C (54°F) and cloud cover 63% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the 4th driest month of the year and the coolest. Compared with December, it is cooler and wetter; February brings highs of 21°C (70°F) and 29 mm (1.1 in) of rain.
Is January a good time to visit Hong Kong Island?
best month Weather score 80/100.
Yes. January is one of the best months for weather in Hong Kong Island.
Does it rain a lot in Hong Kong Island in January?
No, it is usually dry: about 36 mm (1.4 in) falls in an average January. It is the 4th driest month of the year.
How warm is Hong Kong Island in January?
Days average 20°C (67°F) and nights 12°C (54°F).
Hong Kong Island weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°C (67°F) | 12°C (54°F) | 36 mm | 63% | best |
| February | 21°C (70°F) | 15°C (58°F) | 29 mm | 72% | best |
| March | 23°C (74°F) | 17°C (63°F) | 72 mm | 76% | best |
| April | 26°C (79°F) | 21°C (69°F) | 104 mm | 74% | fair |
| May | 29°C (83°F) | 24°C (75°F) | 210 mm | 76% | least pleasant |
| June | 30°C (85°F) | 26°C (79°F) | 282 mm | 79% | least pleasant |
| July | 30°C (86°F) | 27°C (80°F) | 185 mm | 70% | fair |
| August | 30°C (86°F) | 27°C (80°F) | 218 mm | 71% | least pleasant |
| September | 30°C (86°F) | 26°C (78°F) | 161 mm | 63% | fair |
| October | 28°C (82°F) | 22°C (72°F) | 49 mm | 53% | best |
| November | 25°C (77°F) | 18°C (65°F) | 30 mm | 58% | best |
| December | 21°C (69°F) | 13°C (56°F) | 25 mm | 58% | best |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis). Page updated . How we rate months