The holiday season in Hong Kong is almost year-round.
The tourist season in Hong Kong
- Spring: The spring months are March-April. At this time, it is quite warm (+25 degrees), but with a high probability there can be long and intense rains. Spring is the season of flowering, so if you come to Hong Kong at this time, it is worth visiting the local Botanical Gardens or planning tourist trips to nature. And at the end of April you will have the opportunity to take part in noisy carnivals.
- Summer: Hong Kong summer lasts from May to October - it is characterized by high humidity and rather hot weather (+ 28-35 degrees). May-July is ideal for enjoying beach holidays and diving. In August, heavy rains are possible, and September-October is characterized by heat, high humidity, hurricanes and typhoons. In October, the weather becomes more comfortable for all types of recreation, including the beach.
- Autumn: the autumn month is the whole of November (average temperature - + 23-25 degrees), when it is best to spend time on the beaches of Kowloon and Lantau, go to sea on a yacht or boat, take leisurely walks, participate in various excursion programs.
- Winter: Winter months are December-February. In winter, there is practically no rain - this time is ideal for excursions, pilgrimages and shopping. And in February, you can take part in the New Year's festivities, accompanied by Chinese rituals and ceremonies.
Beach season in Hong Kong
The duration of the swimming season is April-November.
Hong Kong has public, private and wild beaches. So, Lantau Island will welcome you with its Silvermine Bay, Pui O, Tong Fuk beaches, and Lamma Island - with Hung Shing Yeh and Lo So Sing beaches. If you want to relax on the best beaches of Hong Kong Island, take a look at Deep Water Bay, South Bay, Chung Hom Kok, Middle Bay, Repulse Bay, Shek O, Turtle Cove.
Diving
The diving season starts in March. Beginners should look into the Stanley Ho Sports Center in Hong Kong, and the port of Aberdeen for professionals (you can visit here on day and night underwater excursions).
You can swim with small fish and corals by plunging into the waters of the islands of the South China Sea. For this purpose, you can choose Chiu-Yam-Hol or Ung-Kong-Bay (here you can swim with flute fish and moray eels). If you want to meet anemones, crabs, sea urchins and swim surrounded by beautiful coral reefs, choose the islands of Zuo Wo Hang and Wong Chek Hang for diving.
If your main goal is to explore sunken ships, then diving is best done in the area of the islands of Port Housing and Hoi Ha Wan.
Holidays in Hong Kong will delight you with a rich excursion program, noisy nightlife, exciting shopping, picturesque beaches.
