Temperatures in January
It's pleasantly warm in January in Hong Kong with an average temperature of 20°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 19°C to a high of 23°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 13°C and 17°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Hong Kong in January. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of January
The month of January starts in Hong Kong with warm temperatures, averaging around 22°C during the day and nights close to 16°C. There’s little chance of precipitation. The weather is mostly sunny and dry.
Mid-January
By mid-January, the average daytime temperature drops to around 21°C, with nights close to 14°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry with sunshine.
End of January
By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Hong Kong will be around 21°C, with nights close to 14°C. Barely any chance of precipitation. The weather will mostly be dry with lots of sunshine.
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Precipitation in January
In January, there is an average of 31 mm of precipitation, spread over 4 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the East.
The precipitation chance averages 12% per day this month. Though that seems low, there are also a few days with a higher chance of precipitation.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in January for Hong Kong. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Hong Kong in January |
UK | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
20°C | 8°C | |
 High Temp |
23°C | 9°C | |
| Low Temp |
19°C | 6°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
31 mm | 58 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
4 days | 9 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 7 this month. That's a moderate to high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 15-25 minutes.
Is January a good time to visit Hong Kong?
Want nice weather? Then January is a great time to be in Hong Kong. You’ll have pleasant temperatures and not too much rain this month.
Temperature records for Hong Kong in January
With 28°C, Hong Kong hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in January 2020. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 6°C in 2016. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 2°C to a high of 21°C.
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Daily Temperature in January in Hong Kong
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in January in Hong Kong, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in January in Hong Kong
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in January for Hong Kong, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for January, you can expect around 4 days of rain in Hong Kong.
Daily UV Index in January in Hong Kong
This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Hong Kong, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in January in Hong Kong Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in January in Hong Kong, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in January in Hong Kong Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in January in Hong Kong, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in January for Hong Kong
Click on a specific day in January for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in Hong Kong. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
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Average Weather in Hong Kong by Month
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