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Hong Kong in January

A great time to visit. The best months for Hong Kong are January, March, November and December. In January, mild, a mix of layers and a light jacket works well; very little rain.

A great time to visit.
Avg temp
16°C
Rainfall
19 mm
Crowds
Ideal
~Cost/day
$150
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Weather and what to pack

In January, Hong Kong is typically mild, a mix of layers and a light jacket works well; very little rain. Average temperatures sit around 16°C with about 19mm of rain across the month.

Things to do in Hong Kong in January

Highlights from Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap.

Victoria, Hong Kong
The City of Victoria, often called Victoria City or simply Victoria, is an area in Hong Kong de jure and was the de facto capital of Hong Kong during its time as a British dependen
Old Wan Chai Police Station
Old Wan Chai Police Station, also known as No. 2 Police Station or Eastern Police Station, is a building located at No. 123 Gloucester Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong.
Jaffe Road
Jaffe Road is a road in Wan Chai and Causeway Bay, Hong Kong. It starts from Arsenal Street near Admiralty and ends at The Excelsior Hotel near World Trade Centre. It runs generall
Gloucester Road, Hong Kong
Gloucester Road is a major highway in Hong Kong. It is one of the few major roads in Hong Kong with service roads. It was named on 14 June 1929 after Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucest
Lockhart Road
Lockhart Road is a street spanning the whole length of Wan Chai from east to west on the Hong Kong Island of Hong Kong. It begins at Arsenal Street in the west and ends in East Poi
Central Plaza (Hong Kong)
Central Plaza is a 78-storey, 374 m (1,227 ft) skyscraper at 18 Harbour Road, in Wan Chai on Hong Kong Island in Hong Kong. Completed in August 1992, it is the third tallest tower

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Hong Kong in January: FAQ

Is January a good time to visit Hong Kong?+

A great time to visit. Hong Kong's best months are generally January, March, November and December.

What is the weather like in Hong Kong in January?+

Expect average temperatures around 16°C. Rainfall averages about 19mm for the month. In short, mild, a mix of layers and a light jacket works well; very little rain.

What should I pack for Hong Kong in January?+

Based on the typical January weather: mild, a mix of layers and a light jacket works well; very little rain.

What is there to do in Hong Kong in January?+

Popular things to do include Victoria, Hong Kong, Old Wan Chai Police Station, Jaffe Road and Gloucester Road, Hong Kong. There is a longer list below, or you can generate a full plan.

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