Spring
Known to be the first season of the year in Lunar calendar, Spring is however not a good season to kick off your travel plan due to the capricious and humid weather. The damp weather happens between March and April, where fog and drizzles overwhelm the city. Temperature is quite warm though, stabilizing at around 23 to 25 degrees.
Thanks to the thick clouds that hover the cosmopolis throughout the season, I suggest you rather stay inside the air-conditioned shopping mall which keeps you dry, than go for a hike or elsewhere.
Umbrella is a must, but you don’t need to put on too many clothes – a waterproof windbreaker jacket is enough.
Summer
Caused by scorching sun along with the stuffy design of city, the temperature in summer could unbearably peak at 36 degrees, and a simultaneous 46 degrees of apparent temperature (the temperature that a human body actually feels). From June to August, the humidity usually stands high with the mean of more than 80% and is followed by heavy rainfall. Typhoons may also come during the season.
Despite the unstable and hot weather, playing watersports during sunny day is quite a pleasant and remarkable choice. Kayaking, surfing or diving, you name it. Not to mention, swimming pools and beaches are ubiquitous in the city.
Dragon Boat Festival is the event you should never miss. Not only could you watch the exciting races, but have a try on the yummy “Zong” (Chinese rice dumpling). What’s more, get some drinks and throw a junk boat party with your mates in Sai Kung, where you can bask in the glowing sun and be surrounded by the fascinating sea.
T-shirt or tank top is all you need, but don’t forget to bring the change of clothes as you’ll likely get sweaty in the extremely hot weather.
Autumn
It’s the most favorable season starting from late September with moderate temperature and low humidity. Autumn in Hong Kong is breezy and dry. There’re lots of activities you could do in the season, irrespective of indoor or outdoor. Highly recommended is hiking on the amazing routes scattered throughout the rural area of Hong Kong, such as Sunset Peak, Lion Rock or High West Mountain (Link).
Plus, Mid-Autumn festival is literally the most popular among locals, not only because of the mellow full moon hanging on the sky, but the palatable mooncake, which is a type of Chinese traditional food for celebration.
In this beautiful season, you don’t have to worry about what to wear. Dress up what you’d like, a windbreaker is preferable though.
Winter
The most freezing weather of the year appears in December and February. Despite the lack of snow, the temperature which often stays between 14 to 19 degrees could dive to less than 10 degrees sometimes. The season is mostly dry with the low humidity.
You definitely long for some warm food in winter – why not have a go with some local food culture like hotpot? People would share a big pot with savory soup, in which sundry ingredients like seafood, noodles and dumplings would be cooked.
The Christmas light show in Victoria Habour is also remarkable. If you want to photograph the view with the best angle, Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade is where you should go.
Thick sweater and scarf ought to be put in your luggage, whereas gloves or beanie depends. Thermal underwear is quite convenient that allows you wear less outfits.
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