Hong Kong Weather Forecast
Hong Kong weather: 84°F, light drizzle. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Hong Kong is a city in Hong Kong. Hong Kong is known for Victoria Peak, harbour and dim sum. It has a population of about 7.5 million.
Right now it is 84°F (29°C) in Hong Kong with light drizzle. It feels like 93°F. Today runs from 77°F to 86°F. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 4.6/10 - marginal.
The best time to visit Hong Kong is January, February and December. The climate is temperate. July, August and September tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 86°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 54°F.
The closest major airport is Hong Kong International Airport (HKG), about 16 mi away.
In plain terms. Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 86°F is in line with the 86°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 6 PM to 9 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Hong Kong today at 8.8/10. Visibility is down to 1,0 mi - use low beams and leave extra following distance. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Active alerts for Hong Kong
Derived from the forecast. No official alert feed is wired for this country yet.
Weather in Hong Kong right now
Wear sunglasses and use SPF 30+ if you are outside for long.
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 3:55 PM, Aug 21 local time.
See the Hong Kong forecast by time range
Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Hong Kong
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Aug 21 | 🌧️ Showers | 86° / 77° | 100% · 0,5 in | 8 mph | 9 |
| Sat, Aug 22 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 87° / 78° | 99% · 0,2 in | 10 mph | 9 |
| Sun, Aug 23 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 85° / 78° | 96% · 0,1 in | 8 mph | 7 |
| Mon, Aug 24 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm with hail | 83° / 77° | 90% · 0,9 in | 10 mph | 6 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 85° / 78° | 99% · 0,8 in | 9 mph | 6 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 85° / 77° | 92% · 0,8 in | 7 mph | 8 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 85° / 79° | 93% · 0,2 in | 6 mph | 8 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 86° / 80° | 65% · 0,0 in | 10 mph | 9 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 85° / 78° | 85% · 1,5 in | 13 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 85° / 78° | 86% · 0,4 in | 7 mph | 9 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 84° / 78° | 76% · 0,4 in | 5 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 87° / 79° | 78% · 0,1 in | 6 mph | 9 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 82° / 80° | 73% · 0,5 in | 4 mph | 3 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 92° / 77° | 66% · 0,2 in | 8 mph | 9 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | ☁️ Overcast | 86° / 76° | 55% | 10 mph | 8 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 85° / 76° | 25% · 0,0 in | 13 mph | 9 |
Climate in Hong Kong month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 67° | 54° | 0,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| February | 70° | 58° | 1,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| March | 73° | 62° | 3,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| April | 80° | 70° | 11,3 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| May | 82° | 74° | 12,2 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| June | 85° | 77° | 15,5 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| July | 86° | 78° | 17,3 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| August | 86° | 78° | 10,4 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| September | 85° | 76° | 16,1 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| October | 82° | 72° | 4,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 76° | 65° | 4,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| December | 71° | 57° | 0,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for Hong Kong
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Air quality and pollen in Hong Kong
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit Hong Kong
Go in January, February and December. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: July, August and September - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Explore Hong Kong
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Hong Kong?
Hong Kong is a city in Hong Kong. Its coordinates are 22.3193, 114.1694. It lies in Asia.
What is the weather like in Hong Kong right now?
It is currently 84°F (29°C) with light drizzle. Humidity is 78% and wind is 6 mph.
When is the best time to visit Hong Kong?
January, February and December offer the most comfortable conditions in Hong Kong, which has a temperate climate. July, August and September are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Hong Kong in?
Hong Kong observes Asia/Hong_Kong (UTC+08:00). The local time is 3:55 PM.
How many people live in Hong Kong?
Hong Kong has a population of approximately 7.5 million.
What is the nearest airport to Hong Kong?
The closest airports are Hong Kong International Airport (HKG), 16 mi away.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-world) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated August 21, 2026 at 3:55 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
