Hong Kong weather in summer (June - August) can seem like swimming through soup. The sun beats down, the air is laced with humidity and shirts become tissues to stop sweat. A stroll around town can leave you looking like you've just completed a marathon. Added to this misery is the constant threat of summer showers, thunderstorms and Hong Kong typhoons. Summer weather in Hong Kong is best avoided, unless absolutely necessary.
Clothes
T-Shirts and shorts; although those who easily burn in the sun may want to consider long sleeves, and, if not, very high factor sun cream. Raincoats are useless, as the sun will melt you and it like a candle; pick up an umbrella in town.
Average Temp and Rainfall
The temperature averages at 28 for much of the summer and even at night doesn't drop significantly. Rainfall can be extremely erratic, but on average you can expect 80-100mm. Summer is famous for its showers which, while frequent, should only keep you indoors for short thirty minute periods. Try our Top Five Activities in Hong Kong article for some suggestions on what to do when the heavens open.
Average Humidity
The sweaty months. Humidity is at an all time high throughout the summer, from 86%-87% and discomfort levels are high. What do these percentages actually mean? Find out in our Average Hong Kong Humidity article, which has a month by month record of the numbers and explanation of what they actually mean.
