Hong Kong in January
Cool and dry, January is the most comfortable walking month of the year for the Dragon’s Back and the Peak circuit.
Is January a good time to visit Hong Kong?
January is a middling month in Hong Kong — crowds around 66/100. Not the worst, but June is noticeably calmer.
What’s on in January
- New Year countdown fireworks over Victoria Harbour
- Chinese New Year run-up (movable) — flower markets open in the final days before the holiday
Best days in January
Weekdays are almost always calmer than weekends.
Tue is normally the calmest day of the week.
Best hours in January
The daily rhythm, hour by hour.
The 9:00 AM window is usually the calmest of the day.
Weather in January
Typical highs, lows and wet days.
How January compares
Every month in Hong Kong, ranked by how calm it is.
Quieter alternatives
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Frequently asked questions
Is January a good month to visit Hong Kong?
January is a middling month in Hong Kong — crowds around 66/100. Not the worst, but June is noticeably calmer.
How crowded is Hong Kong in January?
Hong Kong sits at roughly 66/100 in January on our crowd scale, which is 0 points above the yearly average. The quietest month is June.
What is the weather like in Hong Kong in January?
Expect highs around 19°C and lows near 15°C in January, with about 6 wet days across the month.