January · China
Best time to visit Hong Kong in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Hong Kong in January
Average temperature 17°C, 22 mm of rain, about 7 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 76% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
8.6/10
Ranked #2 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 17°C
- Rainfall
- 22 mm
- Humidity
- 76%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 7
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
January in Hong Kong scores 8.6/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - one of the top 12-month picks (#2). Expect around 17°C, 22 mm of rain, and roughly 7 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Harbor skyline, dim sum, and hillside trails feel best in the cooler dry stretch of January-March.
January in Hong Kong — one of the year's strongest windows (2nd)
Temperatures hover around 17°C (62°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
With around 22 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; about 7 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.8 hours of daylight fill the rest.
On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Hong Kong at 8.6/10 (2nd of 12), just behind December at 8.7/10.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.
Expect peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Hong Kong in January?
- In January, Hong Kong averages 17°C, 22 mm of rain, and about 7 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.6/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Hong Kong?
- January earns a 8.6/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Hong Kong in January?
- Expect about 22 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 76% and there are about 7 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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