Hong Kong in October
Clear skies and 28 °C make October the classic month to come, so skip the first week and take the second half instead.
Is October a good time to visit Hong Kong?
October is one of the busiest months in Hong Kong, at about 78/100. If you can move your dates, June is far calmer.
What’s on in October
- National Day golden week (from Oct 1) — a large mainland-visitor surge
- Wine & Dine Festival on the harbourfront (late October)
Best days in October
Weekdays are almost always calmer than weekends.
Tue is normally the calmest day of the week.
Best hours in October
The daily rhythm, hour by hour.
The 9:00 AM window is usually the calmest of the day.
Weather in October
Typical highs, lows and wet days.
How October 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 October a good month to visit Hong Kong?
October is one of the busiest months in Hong Kong, at about 78/100. If you can move your dates, June is far calmer.
How crowded is Hong Kong in October?
Hong Kong sits at roughly 78/100 in October on our crowd scale, which is 12 points above the yearly average. The quietest month is June.
What is the weather like in Hong Kong in October?
Expect highs around 28°C and lows near 24°C in October, with about 8 wet days across the month.