Weather in Hong Kong in November

How November compares

November is the 8th warmest month of the year in Hong Kong and ranks 46th of 134 destinations we compare for November - see where else is hot in November. Against London's average high of 10.4°C in November, Hong Kong is 13.6°C warmer by day and 14.3°C warmer at night.

Daytime and night-time in November

The typical November day in Hong Kong peaks at 24.0°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 26.7°C or more. Roughly 1 in 3 days top 25°C and 1 in 1000 pass 30°C. Nights average 19.2°C; one night in ten drops to 14.9°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest November day here reached 30.5°C (2003-11-03) and the coldest night 8.8°C (2009-11-17).

Rain in November

Some rain (4-8 rainy days): about 5 days with 1 mm or more, 35 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest November was 2016 with 146 mm, the driest 1994 with 0 mm. Humidity averages 72%.

Sea temperature in November

The sea averages 23.7°C - warm enough to swim (22°c+). Depending on the year it ranges from 22.6°C to 24.6°C. For the warmest sea here, come in August (28.5°C).

Sunshine and daylight

Around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 10.9 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 06:36 and sets about 17:40 local time in mid-November. Average cloud cover is 45%.

Is November a good time to visit Hong Kong?

Yes - it is one of the better months: warm days, manageable rain. The best months for Hong Kong on our scoring are November, October, September; months averaging 25°C or more: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct.

Warm days, with a cooler edge after dark

Pack mainly for warm weather, but leave room for a jumper or light jacket. Around 36% of days reach 25°C, so you may still feel hot walking in the midday sun; breathable clothes are a sensible choice. The warmer days can reach 27°C or more, while the colder nights fall to around 15°C or below. That range makes layers more useful than a suitcase packed entirely for summer. November suits travellers who want to spend time outside without planning everything around strong heat, though the averages are not a promise that every afternoon will feel equally warm.

Rain need not dominate your plans

With about 5 rainy days, November leaves plenty of scope for outdoor plans, but it is sensible to keep them flexible rather than assume a completely dry stay. A compact umbrella is a practical addition to your day bag. Sunshine averages about 6 hours within roughly 10.9 hours of daylight, so do not expect clear skies from morning until evening. Put daylight-dependent plans earlier in the day rather than leaving them until late afternoon. Humidity averages 72%, meaning the air can still feel humid despite the milder temperatures; light clothing remains useful even when the sky is cloudy.