Are you considering a trip to Hong Kong in January? Well, the weather is usually on your side with an average maximum temperature of +63°F and about 8 sunny days. Just keep in mind that there may be some rain, with an average of 2 rainy days and 23 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
January is usually the coldest month of the year in Hong Kong;
Average weather
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+63°F
Avg. max. temperature
+34°F
Min.
+77°F
Max.
23 mm
Total precipitation
72%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
8 ☀️
Sunny Days
21 ⛅️
Cloudy
2 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Hong Kong has good weather in January.
Average temperature in Hong Kong in January
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Hong Kong for January based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +72°F during the day to a minimum of +52°F during the night, the temperature in January averages around +64°F.
The average maximum temperature goes down 55% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +64°F to +54°F.
Is Hong Kong warm or cold in January?
Hong Kong is typically mild in January.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +66°F to +63°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +55°F to +52°F.
Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.
January is the coldest month in Hong Kong, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Hong Kong in January
Hong Kong weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
December
January
February
Avg. temperature
+66°F
+63°F
+64°F
Min. temperature
+36°F
+34°F
+37°F
Max. temperature
+81°F
+77°F
+79°F
Rainfall
27 mm
23 mm
47 mm
Wind
3 m/s
2 m/s
3 m/s
Humidity
67%
72%
77%
Air pressure
1019 HPa
1019 HPa
1017 HPa
Sunny days
11
8
4
Cloudy days
18
21
20
Rainy days
2
2
4
Snowy days
0
0
0
January weather is still as good as in December.It’s getting colder in January. From +66°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +63°F.As January arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 27 mm to 23 mm.Humidity rises from 67% to 72%.Winds are calmer in comparison to December, going down from 3 m/s to 2 m/s on average.The days becoming less sunny, going from 11 sunny days in December to 8 in January.
Next month (February) brings a further decline in the weather.
Wind speed in Hong Kong in January based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 9 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Hong Kong is gradually increasing during January, going from 3 m/s to 9 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Hong Kong based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 29% chance of rain on an average day in January, with total rainfall of approximately 28 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 8 mm, which is considered light rain.On average, there are about 9 rainy days during January, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
Here’s how January is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Hong Kong wettest month is August, where a typical day has a 61% chance of precipitation and 324 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 6% chance of precipitation and 23 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last January in Hong Kong?
This is the weather in Hong Kong in January 2023:
1 January
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+64°F
2 January
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+69°F
3 January
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+68°F
4 January
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+68°F
5 January
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+71°F
6 January
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+70°F
7 January
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+66°F
8 January
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+64°F
9 January
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+65°F
10 January
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+65°F
11 January
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+60°F
12 January
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+59°F
13 January
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+62°F
14 January
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+61°F
15 January
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+68°F
16 January
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+70°F
17 January
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+63°F
18 January
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+61°F
19 January
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+64°F
20 January
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+64°F
21 January
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+65°F
22 January
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+63°F
23 January
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+69°F
24 January
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+68°F
25 January
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+65°F
26 January
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+67°F
27 January
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+70°F
28 January
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+66°F
29 January
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+65°F
30 January
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+62°F
31 January
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+54°F
In January 2023 Hong Kong had 9 sunny days, 21 cloudy days, and 1 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +64°F, with an absolute maximum of +72°F and a minimum of +54°F. The average humidity was 82%, with a maximum of 95% and a minimum of 56%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 14 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in January?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Hong Kong climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Hong Kong in January has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 2011 (+60°F) and the highest in 2020 (+73°F). The driest year was 2014 with only 0 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2016 with 183 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Hong Kong in January:
Is January a good time to visit Hong Kong?
January is a really good time to go to Hong Kong. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Hong Kong.
Can you sunbathe in Hong Kong in January?
January has mild temperatures in Hong Kong. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!
Is Hong Kong rainy in January?
Hong Kong is usually dry in January. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.
Is it sunny in Hong Kong in January?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Hong Kong in January, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Hong Kong, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.