Hong Kong skyline at night from Victoria Peak

Hong Kong in October

Warm, bright and much drier

The short answer

October is one of the best months to visit Hong Kong.

October is one of Hong Kong’s strongest travel months, with temperatures dropping and rainfall falling sharply from summer levels. The city also has a strong autumn events calendar.

9.5/10 overall24–28°CModerate-High crowdsModerate-High
Weather9/10
Crowds8/10
Prices7/10
Events9/10

October in detail

What October actually feels like

Weather
24–28°C
Warm, bright and much drier
Crowds
Moderate-High
Moderate-High
Prices
Moderate-High
Moderate-High

+Excellent weather improvement

–Higher demand

My tip for October

Book ahead if travelling around major October events.

  • sightseeing
  • food & wine

How October compares

Against the other eleven months

2nd of 12 overall in Hong Kong, 3rd for weather, 2nd for space, 9th for value. The emptiest month is February; the best value is January.

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Plan around

What’s on in Hong Kong in October

Rooftops & harbour nights

October–November

Cooler, drier evenings are perfect for rooftop cocktails, skyline views and long nights around Central, Tsim Sha Tsui and Victoria Harbour.

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