Middle of the wetter season · Weather & things to do
Lantau Island in August
Lantau Island's warmest month brings highs averaging 84°F (29°C), lows of 79°F (26°C) and about 9.2 in (234 mm) of rain.
With a comfort score of 44/100 (11th of 12), it's one of the toughest months, held back mainly by rain.
- Avg high
- 84°F (29°C)
- Avg low
- 79°F (26°C)
- Rain
- 9.2 in (234 mm)
- Humidity
- 84%
- Cloud cover
- 74%
- Daylight
- ~12 h 46 min
- Comfort score
- 44/100 · Tough
What August feels like
Highs settle around 84°F (29°C), warm enough for short sleeves.
Nights stay warm too, with lows averaging 79°F (26°C).
Humidity averages 84%, so the air feels sticky and the heat feels stronger than the thermometer says.
Rain is a real factor, with about 9.2 in (234 mm) across the month.
Plan around August
August is one of the lower-scoring months here; the best are October – February.
- Inside the wettest three-month stretch, June – August.
- Comfort slips from 48/100 in July to 44/100.
- Our Hong Kong, Lantau & Macau route recommends Oct – Dec, so August falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for August
- Light, breathable clotheshighs average 84°F
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hathigh UV on clear days
- Quick-dry fabrics84% average humidity
- Rain jacket and waterproof shoes9.2 in of rain on average
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Lantau Island in August
Wet days call for a roof: these picks favor sit-down and indoor stops, plus a few for drier spells.
Po Lin Vegetarian Kitchen
Monastery dining hall serving set Buddhist vegetarian meals.
Why now A sit-down stop to wait out showers in a month with 9.2 in of rain.
Tian Tan Buddha (Big Buddha)
Bronze Buddha 34 meters tall, reached by 268 steps.
Nei Lak Shan Country Trail
Easy loop trail on the slopes above Ngong Ping with views over the Big Buddha, the airport and the South China Sea.
China Bear
Long-running pub on the Mui Wo waterfront with outdoor tables facing the bay and the ferry pier.
Ngong Ping 360
Cable car from Tung Chung over the bay and hills to Ngong Ping plateau.
Nearby in August
- Hong Kong Island and Kowloon in August~14 mi · highs 87°F, 8.6 in rain · 2°C (3°F) warmer by day, drier
- Macau in August~26 mi · highs 85°F, 10.0 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, wetter
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~18 m to Lantau Island's ~203 m elevation (standard lapse rate). Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Lantau Island in August: quick answers
Is August a good time to visit Lantau Island?
It's one of the tougher months here, scoring 44/100, held back mainly by rain. The best months are October – February. Expect highs of 84°F (29°C) and 9.2 in (234 mm) of rain. Our Hong Kong, Lantau & Macau route recommends Oct – Dec, so August is outside its suggested window.
How hot is Lantau Island in August?
Average highs are 84°F (29°C) and average lows 79°F (26°C), making it the warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Lantau Island in August?
Yes: about 9.2 in (234 mm) of rain falls across August on average, the 2nd-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 57.9 in (1470 mm).
What should I pack for Lantau Island in August?
Bring light, breathable clothes (highs average 84°F), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (high UV on clear days), quick-dry fabrics (84% average humidity), rain jacket and waterproof shoes (9.2 in of rain on average) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
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