Hong Kong in December
Cool, crisp and very dry
The short answer
December is one of the best months to visit Hong Kong.
December is one of Hong Kong’s driest months and brings cool, comfortable conditions for exploring. Temperatures can feel surprisingly fresh, especially after sunset.
9/10 overall16–20°CModerate-High crowdsModerate-High
Weather9.5/10
Crowds8/10
Prices7/10
Events8.5/10
December in detail
What December actually feels like
- Weather
- 16–20°C
- Cool, crisp and very dry
- Crowds
- Moderate-High
- Moderate-High
- Prices
- Moderate-High
- Moderate-High
+Very low rainfall
–Cooler evenings
My tip for December
Pack layers rather than heavy winter clothing.
- sightseeing
- hiking
How December compares
Against the other eleven months
3rd of 12 overall in Hong Kong, 2nd for weather, 2nd for space, 9th for value. The emptiest month is February; the best value is January.
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What’s on in Hong Kong in December
- Luxury city break
- Pair Hong Kong’s best sightseeing weather with its high-end hotels, spas, shopping and fine dining for a polished city escape.
November–December
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