Middle of the wetter season · Weather & things to do
Lantau Island in July
Little changes in Lantau Island from June: highs stay near 84°F (29°C), lows near 79°F (26°C), and about 7.8 in (197 mm) of rain falls.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 48/100, 10th of 12.
- Avg high
- 84°F (29°C)
- Avg low
- 79°F (26°C)
- Rain
- 7.8 in (197 mm)
- Humidity
- 85%
- Cloud cover
- 73%
- Daylight
- ~13 h 14 min
- Comfort score
- 48/100 · Fair
What July feels like
Days are warm, averaging 84°F (29°C).
Even at night it stays warm, around 79°F (26°C).
With 85% average humidity, it feels muggy.
Expect regular rain: about 7.8 in (197 mm) falls in the month.
Plan around July
July sits mid-table; the best months are October – February.
- Inside the wettest three-month stretch, June – August.
- Comfort improves from 40/100 in June to 48/100.
- Our Hong Kong, Lantau & Macau route recommends Oct – Dec, so July falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for July
- Light, breathable clothes84°F afternoons
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hatstrong sun this month
- Quick-dry fabrics85% average humidity
- Rain jacket and waterproof shoesfrequent rain
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Lantau Island in July
With 7.8 in of rain, these picks lean toward food, drink and places with a roof, with outdoor options when the weather breaks.
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 7.8 in of rain.
Ngong Ping 360
Cable car from Tung Chung over the bay and hills to Ngong Ping plateau.
Po Lin Monastery
Active monastery with colorful halls opposite the Big Buddha.
Tai O Fishing Village
Stilt houses over tidal creeks, dried seafood stalls and short boat trips.
Lantau Peak (Fung Wong Shan)
Hong Kong's second-highest peak, a steep climb with sweeping sea views.
Nearby in July
- Hong Kong Island and Kowloon in July~14 mi · highs 87°F, 7.3 in rain · 2°C (3°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Macau in July~26 mi · highs 85°F, 8.5 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 July: quick answers
Is July a good time to visit Lantau Island?
It's middling, scoring 48/100. The best months are October – February, at up to 92. Expect highs of 84°F (29°C) and 7.8 in (197 mm) of rain. Our Hong Kong, Lantau & Macau route recommends Oct – Dec, so July is outside its suggested window.
How hot is Lantau Island in July?
Average highs are 84°F (29°C) and average lows 79°F (26°C), making it the 2nd-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Lantau Island in July?
Yes: about 7.8 in (197 mm) of rain falls across July on average, the 4th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 57.9 in (1470 mm).
What should I pack for Lantau Island in July?
Bring light, breathable clothes (84°F afternoons), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (strong sun this month), quick-dry fabrics (85% average humidity), rain jacket and waterproof shoes (frequent rain) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
More on Lantau Island
Planning Lantau Island in July?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.