The subtropical climate of Hong Kong ensures hot, humid summers and mild winters. October through to December is the best time to visit, when temperatures are cooler, the air is drier and the sun gleams through blue skies.
Rains threaten from June to August, while typhoons add a dash of drama to September.
Be wary of Chinese New Year and the ‘Golden Week’ public holidays at the beginning of May and October, when hotels tend to get booked up well in advance.