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.
| Month | Weather | Season | What'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.