Hong Kong Weather in June
June is generally seen as one of the worst times to visit Hong Kong. The subtropical climate is sweltering-hot, humid, and frequently stormy. However, if you find yourself visiting during this month, the following will give you some guidelines on how to deal with Hong Kong’s scorching summer.
Averages for Hong Kong Weather in June
- Average Temperature: 28º Celsius (82º Farenheit)
- Average High: 30º C (86º F)
- Average Low: 26º C (79º F)
- Average Humidity: 83%
- Average Rainfall: 237-397 millimeters (9.33-15.7 inches)
- Average Rainy Days: 19
- Average Sunlight Hours: 13.27 hours
- Average Sea Temperature: 29º C (84º F)
Visiting Hong Kong in June
In general, the answer is no. The weather stifles almost any activity. About the only thing that most visitors will be able to do comfortably in June is indoor-based. Visiting may not be recommended, but if you find yourself in Hong Kong in June, there are a few benefits.
Low Season
As June has some of Hong Kong's worst weather, most people tend to avoid it. This means that it's a bit of a low tourist season. Hotels and air tickets are a bit cheaper, and one won't typically find the crowding masses that inundate the city on the national day or other large Chinese holidays.
What to do?
Watching movies, shopping, eating, etc. Fortunately, Hong Kong is famously good for all of those things- it's a fashionista, foody, and shopaholic paradise.
Those who wish to visit the great outdoors in June can, but will have to be careful in their selection of days on which to engage in any vigorous physical activity. If you manage to find a dry day to hike, cycle or hit the beach, be sure to pack plenty of water, sun protection, and to stay as cool as possible. Thanks to a nice, warm ocean temperature, June is a pretty good month for hitting the beach. If you can plan your beach outing on a dry day, you will be rewarded with sunny, clear skies, a gentle breeze, and a pleasant swim. Don't forget your sunblock and water- overexposure to UV and overheating are very real risks in this climate.
The Dragon Boat Festival is a major holiday that is held in June (June 25th in 2020). It is a traditional festival held all over Southern China that involves large-scale racing of long, slender boats adorned with dragon heads. Much like western rowing competitions, large groups of people (usually 8-12) paddle through the local waterways.
What to Wear?
Bring your warm-weather clothes! Plenty of t-shirts and shorts. Even if you live from one air-conditioned space to the next, your clothes will get soaked through with sweat in Hong Kong. It's the season when even the walls are sweating.
In general, shorts and a tank top or light T-shirt will be the most comfortable thing to wear.
Make sure to also bring a rain jacket, swimwear, hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, deodorant, and, plenty of changes of socks/underwear. An umbrella wouldn't be remiss either.