March · China
Best time to visit Hong Kong in March Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Hong Kong in March
Average temperature 21°C, 123 mm of rain, about 13 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 79% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
March score
6.4/10
Ranked #5 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 21°C
- Rainfall
- 123 mm
- Humidity
- 79%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 13
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
March in Hong Kong scores 6.4/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - an above-average month (#5 of 12). Expect around 21°C, 123 mm of rain, and roughly 13 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.
March in Hong Kong: mixed conditions, plan around the weather
March averages 21°C (70°F) — pleasant for mornings and evenings on foot in the city, with a midday break when the sun is strongest.
At 123 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 13 days with 6+ hours of sunshine in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.
It scores 6.4/10 here, 5th of 12 months, against 8.7/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Flexible dates? December scores 2.3 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Hong Kong in March?
- In March, Hong Kong averages 21°C, 123 mm of rain, and about 13 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.4/10.
- Is March a good time to visit Hong Kong?
- March earns a 6.4/10 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 March?
- Expect about 123 mm of rain in March. Average humidity is 79% and there are about 13 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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