Hong Kong in January
Cool, dry and easy
The short answer
January is one of the best months to visit Hong Kong.
January is one of Hong Kong’s coolest and driest months, making it comfortable for sightseeing and city walks. Expect cooler mornings and evenings, with occasional cloudy or chilly periods.
8.5/10 overall12–19°CModerate crowdsModerate
Weather8.5/10
Crowds7.5/10
Prices7.5/10
Events8/10
January in detail
What January actually feels like
- Weather
- 12–19°C
- Cool, dry and easy
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Moderate
- Prices
- Moderate
- Moderate
+Very low rainfall
–Can feel cool and cloudy
My tip for January
Bring a light jacket for evenings and cooler days.
- sightseeing
- hiking
How January compares
Against the other eleven months
4th of 12 overall in Hong Kong, 4th for weather, 5th for space, 1st for value. The emptiest month is February; and it's also the best value.
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