Hong Kong weather in January
January in Hong Kong: nice, dry, with poor air quality — one of the best months to visit.
#1 of 12 months in Hong Kong · #82 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 86/100 (tier A)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Hong Kong climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 19°C / 67°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 14°C / 58°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 19°C / 66°F | |
| Rainfall | 11 mm / 0.4 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 2 days | |
| Humidity | 72% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 11°C / 53°F | |
| Sunshine | 8 h/day | |
| Daylight | 10.9 h | |
| Wind | 17 km/h / 10 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 103 | 😷 poor |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Hong Kong in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Hong Kong?
- January in Hong Kong: nice, dry, with poor air quality — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #1 of 12 months for Hong Kong on SeasonMap's comfort score (86/100).
- What is the weather like in Hong Kong in January?
- In January, Hong Kong averages a daily high of 19.3°C and a low of 14.2°C, with about 11.1 mm of rain over roughly 2.4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Hong Kong in January?
- Hong Kong has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 103 in January.