Hong Kong in December
Cool, dry and festive, with a sharp price spike over Christmas week and a genuinely quiet lull in the first ten days.
Is December a good time to visit Hong Kong?
December is one of the busiest months in Hong Kong, at about 76/100. If you can move your dates, June is far calmer.
What’s on in December
- Christmas harbour light show and WinterFest on the Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront
Best days in December
Weekdays are almost always calmer than weekends.
Tue is normally the calmest day of the week.
Best hours in December
The daily rhythm, hour by hour.
The 9:00 AM window is usually the calmest of the day.
Weather in December
Typical highs, lows and wet days.
How December compares
Every month in Hong Kong, ranked by how calm it is.
Quieter alternatives
If your dates are flexible, these months are calmer in Hong Kong.
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Frequently asked questions
Is December a good month to visit Hong Kong?
December is one of the busiest months in Hong Kong, at about 76/100. If you can move your dates, June is far calmer.
How crowded is Hong Kong in December?
Hong Kong sits at roughly 76/100 in December on our crowd scale, which is 10 points above the yearly average. The quietest month is June.
What is the weather like in Hong Kong in December?
Expect highs around 20°C and lows near 16°C in December, with about 5 wet days across the month.