Hong Kong weather in December
Hong Kong in December averages 18°C (64°F), 31 mm of rain and 5.3 hours of sun a day.
Of the twelve months in Hong Kong, December is the third coldest, the second driest and the sixth sunniest.
- Average temp
- 18°C (64°F)
15–21°C · 59–70°F
- Rainfall
- 31 mm
Not much rain
- Sunshine
- 5.3 h
hours per day
What is Hong Kong like in December?
Daytime
Days are mild.
Rain
Rain is usually light.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What should I pack for Hong Kong in December?
A layer for the evening
Evenings cool off noticeably once the sun is down.
December compared with November and January
December in Hong Kong is 4.4°C cooler than November and about as wet as it, which averages 22°C (72°F).
December in Hong Kong is 1.4°C warmer than January and about as wet as it, which averages 17°C (62°F).
Daylight in Hong Kong in December
On 15 December the sun is up for 10 hours 47 minutes in Hong Kong, rising about 06:55 and setting about 17:41 local time.
No month in Hong Kong has less daylight than December.
Where to stay in Hong Kong
Dates are a starting point for December.
Travel guides for Hong Kong
What to read before you book.
Hong Kong weather by month
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How December compares with the rest of the year
December is highlighted. Every other month links to its own page.
| Month | Average | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 17°C / 62°F | 23 mm |
| February | 17°C / 63°F | 39 mm |
| March | 20°C / 67°F | 70 mm |
| April | 23°C / 73°F | 144 mm |
| May | 26°C / 79°F | 280 mm |
| June | 28°C / 83°F | 493 mm |
| July | 29°C / 84°F | 381 mm |
| August | 29°C / 84°F | 453 mm |
| September | 28°C / 82°F | 331 mm |
| October | 26°C / 78°F | 92 mm |
| November | 22°C / 72°F | 36 mm |
| December | 18°C / 64°F | 31 mm |
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FAQs about Hong Kong in December
December climate averages for Hong Kong, 1991–2020.
Hong Kong averages 18°C (64°F) in December, ranging from about 15°C (59°F) at night to 21°C (70°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Barely. December sees only about 31 mm, so rain is unlikely to affect your plans.
Yes. December averages 18°C (64°F) against 17°C (62°F) in January — 1.4°C warmer.
December is 4.4°C cooler than November, and about as wet.
Yes. December falls inside the most comfortable stretch of the year here, October to March, on temperature and rainfall together.
About 5.3 hours of sun a day on the 1991–2020 average.
This page does not show today's weather. It is a 1991–2020 climate normal from Meteostat — a long-run average of what December is usually like, which is what you want when booking months ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
About 10 hours 47 minutes of daylight in mid-December, the least of any month in Hong Kong.
On 15 December, sunrise is about 06:55 and sunset about 17:41 local time. Both shift across the month.
