Hong Kong in February
The holiday itself is loud, red and crowded, and the fortnight after it is one of the quietest stretches of the entire year.
Is February a good time to visit Hong Kong?
February is a middling month in Hong Kong — crowds around 70/100. Not the worst, but June is noticeably calmer.
What’s on in February
- Chinese New Year (movable, late Jan–Feb) — night parade, harbour fireworks and a large mainland-visitor surge; many small shops close for three days
Best days in February
Weekdays are almost always calmer than weekends.
Tue is normally the calmest day of the week.
Best hours in February
The daily rhythm, hour by hour.
The 9:00 AM window is usually the calmest of the day.
Weather in February
Typical highs, lows and wet days.
How February compares
Every month in Hong Kong, ranked by how calm it is.
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Frequently asked questions
Is February a good month to visit Hong Kong?
February is a middling month in Hong Kong — crowds around 70/100. Not the worst, but June is noticeably calmer.
How crowded is Hong Kong in February?
Hong Kong sits at roughly 70/100 in February on our crowd scale, which is 4 points above the yearly average. The quietest month is June.
What is the weather like in Hong Kong in February?
Expect highs around 19°C and lows near 15°C in February, with about 9 wet days across the month.