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Hong Kong Island

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Hong Kong Island

Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Best timeNov–Feb
Set inHong Kong, Hong Kong
In season~68°F high
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Climate

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2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0).

ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

57–90°F
CurrencyHKD
LanguageCantonese
TimezoneUTC+08:00
On the map
Map showing the location of Hong Kong Island
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Historical monthly weather

Sweet spotPeak Nov–Dec. Go in Jan, Oct for similar weather.

Sunny share of daylightNov · 59%
WarmestJul · 90°F
WettestAug
Best windowNov–Feb
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Bar height is the typical daytime high; color shows sunny share of daylight. The shaded months are the ideal window to go.
Weather data & source

2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). Sunny share of daylight is calibrated from daytime cloud cover. ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

Hong Kong Island is an island in the southern part of Hong Kong. The island, known originally and on road signs simply as Hong Kong, has a land area of approximately 78.59 square kilometres (30.34 sq mi) and a population of 1,289,500 with a population density of 16,390 per square kilometre (42,400/sq mi), as of 2023. It is the second largest island in Hong Kong, with the largest being Lantau Island. Hong Kong Island forms one of the three areas of Hong Kong, with the other two being Kowloon and the New Territories.

Best time to visit

Aim for Nov–Feb, the 4 months that line up best.

Pairs well with

Bank of China Tower
3 mi away
British Hong Kong
3 mi away
International Finance Centre
3 mi away
The Center
3 mi away

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Hong Kong Island?

The best time to visit Hong Kong Island is November–February, in Hong Kong, Hong Kong.

Where is Hong Kong Island?

Hong Kong Island is in Hong Kong, Hong Kong.

What is Hong Kong Island known for?

Hong Kong Island is an island in the southern part of Hong Kong. The island, known originally and on road signs simply as Hong Kong, has a land area of approximately 78.59 square kilometres (30.34 sq mi) and a population of 1,289,500 with a population density of 16,390 per square kilometre (42,400/sq mi), as of 2023. It is the second largest island in Hong Kong, with the largest being Lantau Island. Hong Kong Island forms one of the three areas of Hong Kong, with the other two being Kowloon and the New Territories.

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