How hot is Hong Kong in January?

Daytime highs in Hong Kong in January average 20°C (67°F); nights drop to about 14°C.

Does it rain in Hong Kong in January?

Expect around 4.3 rainy days and 16 mm of rainfall in January.

Is January a good time to visit Hong Kong?

January is one of the best months to visit Hong Kong. Overall travel score: 10.0/10. The best months are November–February.

Hong Kong weather in January

January is one of the best months to visit Hong Kong. Expect highs around 20°C, lows near 14°C, and about 4.3 days with rain.

10.0 · Excellenttravel score for January

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Avg high

20°C

Avg low

14°C

Rainfall

16 mm

Rain days

4.3

Sunshine

8.4 h/day

Daylight

10.8 h

What to pack for Hong Kong in January

long sleeves and a warm layer
a medium jacket

Humidity averages 73%; max daily wind around 20 km/h.

How January compares

Best months in Hong Kong: November–February. See the full best time to visit Hong Kong guide.

Hong Kong in January: the details

In January, Hong Kong sees average daytime highs of 20°C (67°F) and overnight lows of 14°C (57°F). Rainfall totals roughly 16 mm across 4.3 rainy days, and the sun shines about 8.4 hours per day with 10.8 hours of daylight mid-month. Relative humidity averages 73%.

These figures are climate normals computed from the ERA5 weather reanalysis (2019–2024) for Hong Kong, Hong Kong (22.28, 114.17) — see our methodology. Actual conditions vary year to year.

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