Hong Kong
Hong Kong in October: weather, sea & travel advice
This month's data profile
Sea conditions lead
Hong Kong in October is climatically well suited to beach holidays, family holidays and city breaks. The average daily high is around 28 °C, and the sea is about 27 °C. With about 7 rainy days it is moderate.
Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Rank among 12 monthly averages
84/100 · #2
Warmth
#6
Dryness
#4
Sun
#6
Sea warmth
#5
Published best categories: Overall, Beach, Family
Hong Kong · OctoberPhoto: Diliff · CC BY-SA 3.0Climate facts
- Average high
- 28 °C
- Average low
- 22 °C
- Sea
- 27 °C
- Rainy days (est.)
- 7 rainy days (est.)
- Sun (est.)
- 6 h/day
- Humidity
- 77 %
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September | 30 | 26 | 17 | 180 | 6.0 | 82 | 3.3 | 28 | 59 |
| October (selected) | 28 | 22 | 7 | 57 | 5.6 | 77 | 3.8 | 27 | 84 |
| November | 25 | 18 | 5 | 35 | 4.7 | 74 | 4.0 | 24 | 91 |
How do the previous and next months compare?
Baseline: October (84/100)
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September | -25 | +1.8 °C | +3.3 °C | +10.1 | +123.1 mm | +0.4 h | +5.1 % | -0.6 m/s | +1.6 °C |
| November | +7 | -2.9 °C | -4 °C | -2.1 | -22.3 mm | -0.9 h | -2.1 % | +0.2 m/s | -2.9 °C |
All twelve months in context
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Frequently asked questions
How warm is Hong Kong in October?
The average daily high is around 28 °C, with an average daily low of about 22 °C.
Can you swim in Hong Kong in October?
The sea is about 27 °C (warm).
Does it rain a lot in Hong Kong in October?
The curated estimate is about 7 rainy days per month, not a directly measured long-term average. Total precipitation averages around 57 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. October is one of them.