Hong Kong Climate

Hong Kong's climate is subtropical and prone to monsoons. It is cool and dry in the wintertime which lasts from around January to March, and is hot, humid and rainy from spring through summer. It is warm, sunny, and dry in autumn. Hong Kong occasionally has typhoons. The ecology of Hong Kong is mostly affected by the results of climatic changes. Hong Kong's climate is seasonal due to alternating wind direction between winter and summer. Hong Kong has been geologically stable for millions of years, though landslides are common especially after rain. Flora and fauna in Hong Kong are altered by climatic change, sea level alternation and human impact. The highest recorded temperature[10] in Hong Kong is 36.1°C (97°F) while the lowest recorded temperature is 0.0°C (32°F). The average temperature in the coldest month, January, is 15.8°C (61°F) while the average temperature in the hottest month, July, is 28.8°C (82°F). Hong Kong's climate is subtropical but half of the year is temperate. The territory is situated south of the Tropic of Cancer which is approximate to Hawaii in latitude. In winter, strong and cold winds generate from the north and cool the city; in the summer, the wind's direction reverses and brings the warm and humid air in from the south. This climate can support a tropical rainforest.

Hong Kong Climate

Hong Kong Temperature - Average Temperature ( ºC )
January	February	March	April	May	June
19.2	19.6	22.4	26.2	28.6	30.7
July	August	September	October	November	December
31.2	31.2	30.0	27.9	23.9	20.3

Hong Kong Climate

Hong Kong Temperature - Average Temperature ( ºF )
January	February	March	April	May	June
66.5	67.2	72.3	79.1	83.4	87.2
July	August	September	October	November	December
88.1	88.1	86.0	82.2	75.0	68.5

Hong Kong Travel Guide