Middle of the drier season · Weather & things to do
Hong Kong Island and Kowloon in December
Hong Kong Island and Kowloon sees its driest month, with just 1.0 in (25 mm) of rain, highs of 70°F (21°C) and lows of 57°F (14°C).
At 91/100 for comfort (the top score of the year), it's one of the best months to visit.
- Avg high
- 70°F (21°C)
- Avg low
- 57°F (14°C)
- Rain
- 1.0 in (25 mm)
- Humidity
- 71%
- Cloud cover
- 58%
- Daylight
- ~10 h 39 min
- Comfort score
- 91/100 · Great
What December feels like
Warm afternoons near 70°F (21°C) make long days outdoors easy.
Nights cool to an average low of 57°F (14°C).
Rain is scarce: about 1.0 in (25 mm) for the whole month.
Plan around December
December is one of Hong Kong Island and Kowloon's best months on the climate data.
- Last warm month for a while: January highs fall to 68°F.
- Shortest days of the year, about 10 h 39 min of daylight.
- The year's biggest cool-down: highs drop 4°C (8°F) from November.
- Comfort improves from 87/100 in November to 91/100.
- December sits inside the Oct – Dec window our Hong Kong, Lantau & Macau route recommends.
What to pack for December
- Light, breathable clotheshighs average 70°F
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Hong Kong Island and Kowloon in December
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
M+ Museum
Museum of visual culture in West Kowloon with harbor-facing terraces.
Victoria Peak and Peak Tram
Historic funicular up to the city's highest viewpoint over the harbor.
Why now December scores 91/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Maxim's Palace City Hall
Huge banquet hall serving dim sum from push carts, with harbor-side windows.
Dragon's Back
Ridge hike above the South China Sea ending at Big Wave Bay beach.
Why now Highs near 70°F and 1.0 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Star Ferry
Green-and-white ferries crossing Victoria Harbour since 1888 for a few dollars.
Nearby in December
- Lantau Island in December~14 mi · highs 67°F, 0.8 in rain · 2°C (3°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Macau in December~40 mi · highs 68°F, 1.0 in rain · 1°C (2°F) cooler by day, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Hong Kong Island and Kowloon in December: quick answers
Is December a good time to visit Hong Kong Island and Kowloon?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 91/100. Expect highs of 70°F (21°C) and 1.0 in (25 mm) of rain. December is inside the Oct – Dec window our Hong Kong, Lantau & Macau route recommends.
How hot is Hong Kong Island and Kowloon in December?
Average highs are 70°F (21°C) and average lows 57°F (14°C), making it the 2nd-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Hong Kong Island and Kowloon in December?
Not much: about 1.0 in (25 mm) of rain falls across December on average, the driest month of the year. The annual total is about 55.2 in (1401 mm).
What should I pack for Hong Kong Island and Kowloon in December?
Bring light, breathable clothes (highs average 70°F) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
More on Hong Kong Island and Kowloon
Routes in season in December
- Hong Kong, Lantau & Macau Oct – Dec
Planning Hong Kong Island and Kowloon in December?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.