Middle of the drier season · Weather & things to do
Lantau Island in December
Lantau Island sees its driest month, with just 0.8 in (21 mm) of rain, highs of 67°F (19°C) and lows of 55°F (13°C).
At 92/100 for comfort (the top score of the year), it's one of the best months to visit.
- Avg high
- 67°F (19°C)
- Avg low
- 55°F (13°C)
- Rain
- 0.8 in (21 mm)
- Humidity
- 71%
- Cloud cover
- 53%
- Daylight
- ~10 h 39 min
- Comfort score
- 92/100 · Great
What December feels like
Highs near 67°F (19°C) make for comfortable sightseeing weather.
Nights cool to an average low of 55°F (13°C).
Rain is scarce: about 0.8 in (21 mm) for the whole month.
Plan around December
December is one of Lantau Island's best months on the climate data.
- 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 88/100 in November to 92/100.
- December sits inside the Oct – Dec window our Hong Kong, Lantau & Macau route recommends.
What to pack for December
- A warm layer for eveningslows near 55°F
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Lantau Island in December
December is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Lantau Peak (Fung Wong Shan)
Hong Kong's second-highest peak, a steep climb with sweeping sea views.
Why now December scores 92/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Tian Tan Buddha (Big Buddha)
Bronze Buddha 34 meters tall, reached by 268 steps.
China Bear
Long-running pub on the Mui Wo waterfront with outdoor tables facing the bay and the ferry pier.
Why now Highs near 67°F and 0.8 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Cheung Sha Beach
Long sandy beach on Lantau's south coast with lifeguards in summer.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
Ngong Ping 360
Cable car from Tung Chung over the bay and hills to Ngong Ping plateau.
Nearby in December
- Hong Kong Island and Kowloon in December~14 mi · highs 70°F, 1.0 in rain · 2°C (3°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Macau in December~26 mi · highs 68°F, 1.0 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
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 December: quick answers
Is December a good time to visit Lantau Island?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 92/100. Expect highs of 67°F (19°C) and 0.8 in (21 mm) of rain. December is inside the Oct – Dec window our Hong Kong, Lantau & Macau route recommends.
How hot is Lantau Island in December?
Average highs are 67°F (19°C) and average lows 55°F (13°C), making it the 3rd-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Lantau Island in December?
Not much: about 0.8 in (21 mm) of rain falls across December on average, the driest month of the year. The annual total is about 57.9 in (1470 mm).
What should I pack for Lantau Island in December?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (lows near 55°F) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
More on Lantau Island
Routes in season in December
- Hong Kong, Lantau & Macau Oct – Dec
Planning Lantau Island in December?
Plan it together in TripsCircle: one itinerary, one shared packing list and costs split as you go.