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The best time to visit Hong Kong

Best weather Oct–DecPeak season Oct–Dec2h 30m ahead of India
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Hong Kong is at its best from October to December.

It is busiest and priciest in October to December.

Expect the most rain in May to September.

Here is every month at a glance, the dates to plan around, and flights from five Indian cities.

Hong Kong month by month

Average highs and lows, rain, the season and what's on, for the next twelve months.

MonthWeatherSeasonWhat's on
October 2026Best weather 28° / 23°wet, 158 mm Peak
China Golden WeekDussehra
November 2026Best weather 24° / 20°some rain, 63 mm Peak
Diwali
December 2026Best weather 20° / 15°dry, 16 mm Peak
Christmas and New Year
January 2027 19° / 14°mostly dry, 45 mm Shoulder
Christmas and New YearRepublic Day weekend
February 2027 20° / 14°mostly dry, 46 mm Shoulder
Lunar New Year
March 2027 23° / 18°rainy spells, 94 mm Shoulder
HoliGood Friday weekendEaster
April 2027 25° / 21°rainy spells, 134 mm Shoulder
Indian summer holidays
May 2027 28° / 24°wet, 228 mm Off-season
Indian summer holidays
June 2027 29° / 26°very wet, 309 mm Off-season
Indian summer holidays
July 2027 30° / 27°wet, 213 mm Off-season
Hot, humid, very wet summer with heavy rainstorms.
August 2027 30° / 27°very wet, 343 mm Off-season
Hot, humid, very wet summer with heavy rainstorms.
September 2027 30° / 26°very wet, 273 mm Off-season
Hot, humid, very wet summer with heavy rainstorms.

Dates to plan around

Festivals, holidays and closures in Hong Kong, and the Indian holiday rushes that raise fares.

  • 1–7 OctChina Golden WeekChina's National Day holiday: mainland travellers pack Hong Kong, Macau and the big Asian hotspots, and hotel prices rise.
  • 20 OctDussehraDussehra falls on Tuesday 20 Oct: many take the Monday off for a four-day weekend, so short trips abroad cost more that week.
  • 6–10 NovDiwaliDiwali (Lakshmi Puja on Sunday 8 Nov): the busiest travel week of the autumn. Fares out of India rise, and short trips to Dubai, Bangkok and Singapore book up.
  • 19 Dec – 3 JanChristmas and New YearThe priciest fortnight of the year to fly out of India: school holidays, Christmas and New Year all at once. Book early or go just before or after.
  • 23–26 JanRepublic Day weekendRepublic Day falls on Tuesday 26 Jan: take the Monday off and it's a four-day weekend, so short trips abroad book up.
  • 6–9 FebLunar New YearNight parade and harbour fireworks; some shops and restaurants close for a few days (holidays 6-9 Feb).
  • 22–23 MarHoliHoli (22-23 Mar) and Good Friday (26 Mar) fall in the same week, a favourite week for short trips abroad, so fares rise.
  • 26–28 MarGood Friday weekendGood Friday (26 Mar) makes a long weekend in India, just after Holi.
  • 26–29 MarEasterGood Friday to Easter Monday: a long weekend across much of Europe and Australia, with Holy Week crowds in Rome; some shops and sights close on the day.
  • 15 Apr – 15 Jun · expectedIndian summer holidaysSchool holidays (roughly mid-April to mid-June, varying by state): outbound family travel peaks and fares climb, especially to the Gulf, Southeast Asia and Europe.
  • 27–31 OctDiwaliDiwali (Lakshmi Puja on Friday 29 Oct): the busiest travel week of the autumn. Fares out of India rise, and short trips abroad book up.

Flights to Hong Kong from India

The cheapest fare our scanner has seen from each city in the last two weeks. Open a route to price every month live.

Good to know

When is the best time to visit Hong Kong?

The best weather in Hong Kong is from October to December. Autumn: sunny, dry and 20-27°C, the best time for hiking and harbour views. Peak season, with the most visitors and the highest hotel prices, is October to December. The quietest months are May to September.

When is the rainy season in Hong Kong?

The wettest months are May to September. Hot, humid, very wet summer with heavy rainstorms.

When is Hong Kong most crowded?

Peak season is October to December, when stays cost the most and the sights are busiest.

What is the cheapest way to fly to Hong Kong from India?

Of the Indian cities we track, Delhi has the lowest fare right now: ₹37,168 (return, 8 nights) for Tue 8 Dec.

How hot does Hong Kong get?

The hottest month is July, with average highs of 30°C; the coolest nights come in January, around 14°C.

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