The climate of Hong Kong is subtropical for half of the year and temperate for the rest, with hot, humid summers and cool, dry winters. Winter lasts from December to February, the coldest month being January when the temperatures average between 58°F (14°C) and 66°F (19°C) and the city gets cooled by strong, cold winds from the north. In spring the wind blows from the south, bringing in warm, humid air and a rainy season that extends through summer. Temperatures in summer, between June and August, regularly climb above 86°F (30°C) and typhoons are possible.
Hong Kong is a little too hot and humid in the peak summer months to be comfortable, but in late spring (May) or autumn (September), the temperature is just right, making these the best times to visit Hong Kong.
