2026 Climate Averages

Weather in Hong Kong in January

Conditions are pleasant for sightseeing, though you might encounter occasional showers.

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Climate Overview

January is a good time to visit Hong Kong. Hong Kong has a Warm climate with average yearly highs of 20°C, lows of 15°C, and approximately 4 rainy days per month.

Avg High

20°C

Avg Low

15°C

Rainy days

4days

Daylight

10.9h

Is January a good time to visit Hong Kong?

Conditions are pleasant for sightseeing, though you might encounter occasional showers.

Daylight

Sunrise

7:06 AM

Sunset

6:00 PM

Live January Forecast

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Forecast for your trip dates

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Weather by Month
Monthly weather data
Month High Low Rainy days Condition
January 20°C 15°C 4 Good
February 20°C 15°C 6 Good
March 23°C 19°C 17 Excellent (best)
April 23°C 19°C 12 Excellent (best)
May 28°C 25°C 24 Wet
June 29°C 27°C 30 Wet
July 30°C 27°C 25 Wet
August 29°C 26°C 27 Wet
September 29°C 26°C 30 Wet
October 26°C 22°C 10 Excellent (best)
November 25°C 20°C 4 Excellent (best)
December 20°C 13°C 2 Excellent (best)

Weather data: Open-Meteo Archive (2020-2025) • Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0) • Historical avg. 2020–2025

What to Pack for January

Layers, a light jacket, comfortable walking shoes, and an umbrella.

Climate: Warm
Travel Context Great for outdoor dining and evening strolls.

Planning a trip to Hong Kong?

Common Questions

Is January a good time to visit Hong Kong? +

January is typically Good for visiting Hong Kong, with average highs of 20°C and around 4 rainy days.

What should I pack for Hong Kong in January? +

With highs of 20°C and lows of 15°C in {month}, we recommend: Layers, a light jacket, comfortable walking shoes, and an umbrella.

Does it rain a lot in Hong Kong in January? +

Hong Kong typically sees around 4 rainy days in January.

How many hours of daylight are there in Hong Kong in January? +

In January, Hong Kong gets approximately 10.9 hours of daylight per day.

Is January peak season in Hong Kong? +

No, January is not peak season in Hong Kong. Expect better value on accommodation and fewer tourists.

What is the best month to visit Hong Kong? +

The best months to visit Hong Kong are October, November, December, March, April, when the weather is optimal for sightseeing.

Weather Data: Based on 2020–2025 historical climate data from Open-Meteo

Solar calculations: SunCalc (timezone: Asia/Hong_Kong)

Last Updated: January 2026

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