Hong Kong
Hong Kong in January: weather, sea & travel advice
This month's data profile
Strong month under the current formula
Hong Kong in January is climatically well suited to city breaks, active holidays and hiking and family holidays. The average daily high is around 20 °C, and the sea is about 20 °C. With about 5 rainy days it is dry.
Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Rank among 12 monthly averages
76/100 · #5
Warmth
#12
Dryness
#2
Sun
#11
Sea warmth
#12
Published best categories: City break, Active
Hong Kong · JanuaryPhoto: Diliff · CC BY-SA 3.0Climate facts
- Average high
- 20 °C
- Average low
- 13 °C
- Sea
- 20 °C
- Rainy days (est.)
- 5 rainy days (est.)
- Sun (est.)
- 4 h/day
- Humidity
- 73 %
Climate evidence with direct month comparison
The highlighted row is the selected month. Precipitation total and rainy days are separate monthly averages.
| Month | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Rainy days (est.) | Precipitation mm | Sun h/day (est.) | Humidity % | Wind m/s | Sea °C | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December | 21 | 14 | 4 | 28 | 4.1 | 72 | 4.3 | 21 | 82 |
| January (selected) | 20 | 13 | 5 | 32 | 4.0 | 73 | 4.1 | 20 | 76 |
| February | 21 | 14 | 7 | 41 | 4.0 | 77 | 4.0 | 20 | 76 |
How do the previous and next months compare?
Baseline: January (76/100)
Positive and negative values show the change from the selected month.
| Score Δ | Average high Δ | Average low Δ | Rainy days Δ | Rain Δ | Sun Δ | Humidity Δ | Wind Δ | Sea Δ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December | +6 | +1.3 °C | +1.1 °C | -0.6 | -4.3 mm | +0.1 h | -1.7 % | +0.2 m/s | +1.3 °C |
| February | ±0 | +1.2 °C | +1.8 °C | +2.1 | +9.2 mm | ±0 h | +3.6 % | -0.1 m/s | ±0 °C |
All twelve months in context
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Frequently asked questions
How warm is Hong Kong in January?
The average daily high is around 20 °C, with an average daily low of about 13 °C.
Can you swim in Hong Kong in January?
The sea is about 20 °C (refreshing).
Does it rain a lot in Hong Kong in January?
The curated estimate is about 5 rainy days per month, not a directly measured long-term average. Total precipitation averages around 32 mm for the month. A rainy day does not mean all-day rain.
When is the best time to visit Hong Kong?
By the climate score, March, October, November and December are the strongest months for Hong Kong. For a beach trip: April, May, October and November. January is not among them.