Hong Kong Weather in August

What's the weather like in Hong Kong (Hong Kong) in August 2024?

The climate in Hong Kong during August can be summarized as very hot, humid and very wet.

August is in the summer in Hong Kong and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 26°C (79°F) is normal.

Hong Kong weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 31.2°C 88.1°F
Nightly temperature 26.1°C 78.9°F
Average temperature 28.6°C 83.5°F
Daily sunshine 7.1 hrs
Avg rainfall 368 mm 14.5 ins
Rainy days 17 days
Sea temperature 28.8°C 83.8°F
Humidity 81%
Windspeed 8.6kph 5 mph

On average August is the wettest month of the year in Hong Kong with around 368mm 14.5 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.1 hours of sunshine per day.

August temperatures in Hong Kong

Hong Kong average temperature in August

August rainfall

Hong Kong average rain in August

August hourly sunshine

Hong Kong average rain in August

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Hong Kong in August 2024.

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Hong Kong weather stats

Hong Kong weather statistics
Hottest month: July 31.3°C 88.3°F
Driest month: January 25mm 1ins
Sunniest month: November 6.7hrs
Coldest month: January 18.4°C 65.1°F
Wettest month: August 368mm 14.5ins
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