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Hong Kong in January

A quieter, shoulder or off-peak time. The best months for Hong Kong are March, April, November and December. In January, mild, a mix of layers and a light jacket works well; very little rain.

A quieter, shoulder or off-peak time.
Avg temp
15°C
Rainfall
19 mm
Crowds
Quieter
~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 15°C with about 19mm of rain across the month.

Things to do in Hong Kong in January

Highlights from Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap.

De Sarthe Gallery
DE SARTHE is a contemporary art gallery with spaces in Hong Kong and Scottsdale, Arizona. The gallery's contemporary art program exhibits and promotes emerging artists from Asia, a
Hong Kong Academy of Medicine
The Hong Kong Academy of Medicine (HKAM) is an independent statutory body established in 1993 to oversee postgraduate medical and dental education and training in Hong Kong. The Ac
Wong Chuk Hang Estate
Wong Chuk Hang Estate was a public housing estate in Staunton Creek, Hong Kong. The estate had ten residential blocks and was cleared in 2007. The estate has been replaced by the M
Aberdeen Sports Ground
Aberdeen Sports Ground is a rugby union and football sports ground situated at 108 Wong Chuk Hang Road, Aberdeen, Hong Kong. It is the home stadium of Hong Kong Premier League foot
Geography of Hong Kong
Hong Kong is located on the southern coast of China. Its territories can generally be divided into three areas: Hong Kong Island, the Kowloon Peninsula, and the New Territories, th
Wong Chuk Hang
Wong Chuk Hang is a neighbourhood in the Southern District of Hong Kong Island, in Hong Kong.

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Hong Kong in January: FAQ

Is January a good time to visit Hong Kong?+

A quieter, shoulder or off-peak time. Hong Kong's best months are generally March, April, November and December.

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

Expect average temperatures around 15°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 De Sarthe Gallery, Hong Kong Academy of Medicine, Wong Chuk Hang Estate and Aberdeen Sports Ground. There is a longer list below, or you can generate a full plan.

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