Hong Kong in January
sweet spot busy · the best month of the 7 that clear the bar · the coolest month of the year
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The numbers
| Daily high | 20°C |
|---|---|
| Nightly low | 15°C |
| Feels like, afternoon | 18°C |
| Rainy days | 3 · 26 mm |
| Humidity | 67% |
| Sunshine | 8.6 h/day |
| Daylight | 10.8 h/day |
| Crowds | 65 / 100, higher is quieter |
Ten-year averages for this calendar month. A rainy day is one with at least 2 mm.
Public holidays in January
Holidays crowd a place out and push fares up around them; they count toward the crowd score above.
What January is known for
- Shoulder season — The cooler months see fewer tourists and are more comfortable for exploration.
Written by a language model from the climate figures; the numbers above are measured and win where the two disagree.
What to pack
- Sun protection: about 9 hours of sunshine a day.
Each line is a threshold over the ten-year figures above, not advice from anywhere else.
Before you go
| Cost of living | moderate — prices run about 71% of the United States' (World Bank, 2025) |
|---|---|
| Currency | Hong kong dollar |
| Languages | English, Cantonese, Standard Chinese, Chinese |
| Plugs | Type G, 220 V |
| Driving | On the left |
| Emergency | 999 |
| Calling code | +852 |
| Travel advice | No advice against travel — UK Foreign Office, updated 2026-04-01 |
Health. Before you travel check that: your destination can provide the healthcare you may need you have appropriate travel insurance for local treatment or unexpected medical evacuation This is particularly important if you have a health condition or are pregnant. Emergency medical number Call 999 and ask for an ambulance. Contact your insurance company quickly if you’re referred to a medical facility for… More.
Facts from Wikidata (CC0), the UK Foreign Office (Open Government Licence) and the World Bank, refreshed 2026-09-23. The advisory is written for British travellers; entry rules depend on your passport.
The other months at Hong Kong
- January
- February sweet spot
- March good
- April ok
- May avoid
- June avoid
- July avoid
- August avoid
- September avoid
- October sweet spot
- November sweet spot
- December sweet spot
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