When is the best time to go to Kowloon

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Kowloon, Hong Kong. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Kowloon weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Kowloon are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Kowloon January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
17°C 26mm 5.6hrs 11.7hrs 20°C

Mild and dry weather often prevails in Kowloon during the month of January

It is perhaps a good month to visit Kowloon, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

January is in the winter in Kowloon and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (65°F), whilst at night 13°C (56°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Kowloon with around 26mm 1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Kowloon February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
17°C 48mm 4.1hrs 12.2hrs 20°C

February in Kowloon is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Kowloon.

February is in the winter in Kowloon and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Kowloon with around 48mm 1.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Kowloon weather in February »

March

Kowloon March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
19°C 74mm 3.8hrs 12.7hrs 21°C

The weather in March in Kowloon is characteristically warm and reasonably dry.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Kowloon.

March is in the spring in Kowloon and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 16°C (61°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Kowloon with around 74mm 2.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Kowloon weather in March »

April

Kowloon April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
22°C 161mm 4.2hrs 13.4hrs 23°C

Kowloon's weather in April is typically warm, humid and wet in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Kowloon for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

April is in the spring in Kowloon and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 20°C (68°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Kowloon with around 161mm 6.3 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Kowloon weather in April »

May

Kowloon May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
26°C 298mm 5.5hrs 14hrs 26°C

May is a very wet, humid month in Kowloon and the temperature is generally hot.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Kowloon.

May is in the spring in Kowloon and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 29°C (83°F), whilst at night 24°C (75°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Kowloon with around 298mm 11.7 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Kowloon weather in May »

June

Kowloon June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
27°C 366mm 5.9hrs 11.7hrs 28°C

The climate in Kowloon during June can be summarized as hot, humid and very wet.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Kowloon.

June is in the summer in Kowloon and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 26°C (78°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Kowloon with around 366mm 14.4 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Kowloon weather in June »

July

Kowloon July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
28°C 325mm 7.9hrs 12.2hrs 29°C

July in Kowloon is generally very wet with the temperature being very hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Kowloon for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

July is in the summer in Kowloon and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 26°C (80°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Kowloon with around 325mm 12.8 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 7.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Kowloon weather in July »

August

Kowloon August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
28°C 377mm 7.1hrs 12.7hrs 29°C

The weather in August in Kowloon is characteristically very hot, humid and very wet.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Kowloon for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

August is in the summer in Kowloon and is typically the 5th 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.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Kowloon with around 377mm 14.8 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.

Kowloon weather in August »

September

Kowloon September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
27°C 253mm 6.7hrs 13.4hrs 28°C

Kowloon's weather in September is typically hot, humid and very wet in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Kowloon.

September is in the fall / autumn in Kowloon and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 25°C (77°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Kowloon with around 253mm 10 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Kowloon weather in September »

October

Kowloon October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
25°C 130mm 6.9hrs 14hrs 27°C

October is a wet, humid month in Kowloon and the temperature is generally hot.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Kowloon.

October is in the fall / autumn in Kowloon and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Kowloon with around 130mm 5.1 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Kowloon weather in October »

November

Kowloon November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
22°C 35mm 6.7hrs 11.7hrs 24°C

Warm and reasonably dry weather often prevails in Kowloon during the month of November

It is perhaps a good month to visit Kowloon, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

November is in the fall / autumn in Kowloon and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 19°C (66°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Kowloon with around 35mm 1.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Kowloon weather in November »

December

Kowloon December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
18°C 28mm 6.5hrs 12.2hrs 21°C

December in Kowloon is generally dry with the temperature being mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Kowloon, with some very good weather at this time of year.

December is in the winter in Kowloon and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 21°C (69°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Kowloon with around 28mm 1.1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 4 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Kowloon weather in December »

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Kowloon weather stats

Kowloon weather statistics
Hottest month: July 31.1°C 88°F
Driest month: January 26mm 1ins
Sunniest month: November 6.7hrs
Coldest month: January 18.4°C 65.1°F
Wettest month: August 377mm 14.8ins
Warmest sea: August 28.8°C 83.8°F
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