Hong Kong in August
The theme parks are at their busiest while the country-park trails are at their emptiest — a fair trade if you plan around it.
Is August a good time to visit Hong Kong?
August is a middling month in Hong Kong — crowds around 64/100. Not the worst, but June is noticeably calmer.
What’s on in August
- Peak typhoon season
- Mainland and local school holidays fill Disneyland and Ocean Park
Best days in August
Weekdays are almost always calmer than weekends.
Tue is normally the calmest day of the week.
Best hours in August
The daily rhythm, hour by hour.
The 9:00 AM window is usually the calmest of the day.
Weather in August
Typical highs, lows and wet days.
How August compares
Every month in Hong Kong, ranked by how calm it is.
Quieter alternatives
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Frequently asked questions
Is August a good month to visit Hong Kong?
August is a middling month in Hong Kong — crowds around 64/100. Not the worst, but June is noticeably calmer.
How crowded is Hong Kong in August?
Hong Kong sits at roughly 64/100 in August on our crowd scale, which is 2 points below the yearly average. The quietest month is June.
What is the weather like in Hong Kong in August?
Expect highs around 31°C and lows near 27°C in August, with about 17 wet days across the month.