The best times to visit Lantau for ideal weather are

November 12th to April 8th

based on average temperature and humidity from NOAA (the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration). Read below for more weather and travel details.

 

 


Other Lantau Travel Info

Weather in Lantau

Temperature

Average temperatures in Lantau vary greatly. Considering humidity, temperatures feel hot for about half of the year and otherwise nice with a fair chance of precipitation about half of the year. The area is somewhat temperate — in the 45th percentile for pleasant weather — compared to tourist destinations worldwide. Weeks with ideal weather are listed above. If you’re looking for the very warmest time to visit Lantau, the hottest months are July, August, and then June. See average monthly temperatures below. The warmest time of year is generally early August where highs are regularly around 92.6°F (33.7°C) with temperatures rarely dropping below 80.8°F (27.1°C) at night.

Lantau Temperatures (Fahrenheit)

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Lantau Temperatures (Celsius)

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“Feels-Like” Temperatures

The way we experience weather isn’t all about temperature. Higher temperatures affect us much more at higher humidity, and colder temperatures feel piercing with high winds. Our perceived temperatures factor in humidity and wind chill to better represent how hot or cold the day feels to a person.

Lantau Perceived Temperature (F)

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Lantau Perceived Temperature (C)

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Average Lantau Temperatures by Month

Daily highs (averaged for the month) usually give the best indication of the weather. A significantly lower mean and low generally just means it gets colder at night.

Show Fahrenheit

Month Avg. High (°F) Avg. Mean (°F) Avg. Low (°F)
Jan 65.9 60.9 55.3
Feb 69.3 64.3 59.1
Mar 74.2 68.9 63.6
Apr 79.7 74.4 69.2
May 86.4 81.2 76.2
Jun 89.8 84.7 79.8
Jul 91.3 85.9 80.8
Aug 91.3 85.8 80.5
Sep 90.2 84.7 79.6
Oct 85.5 80 74.9
Nov 78.2 72.9 67.3
Dec 69.5 64.4 58.4

Show Celsius

Month Avg. High (°C) Avg. Mean (°C) Avg. Low (°C)
Jan 18.8 16.1 12.9
Feb 20.7 17.9 15.1
Mar 23.4 20.5 17.6
Apr 26.5 23.6 20.7
May 30.2 27.3 24.6
Jun 32.1 29.3 26.6
Jul 32.9 29.9 27.1
Aug 32.9 29.9 26.9
Sep 32.3 29.3 26.4
Oct 29.7 26.7 23.8
Nov 25.7 22.7 19.6
Dec 20.8 18 14.7

 


 

Precipitation (Rain or Snow)

If dry weather is what you’re after, the months with the lowest chance of significant precipitation in Lantau are January, February, and then October. Note that we define “significant precipitation” as .1 inches or more in this section. The lowest chance of rain or snow occurs around late October. For example, on the week of October 22nd there are no days of precipitation on average. By contrast, it’s most likely to rain or snow in late May with an average of 4 days of significant precipitation the week of May 21st.

When can you find snow in Lantau? Weather stations report no annual snow. Please note that a value of 0 for snow in the graph below may either mean there was no snow, or that snow is unreported.

Chance of Precipitation

The graph below shows the % chance of rainy and snowy days in Lantau.

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Snow on the Ground

The graph below shows the average snow on the ground in Lantau (in).

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Average Rain and Snow by Month

Show Inches

Month Daily Chance of Rain Average Snow Depth (in) Total Precipitation (in)
Jan 5% 0 1
Feb 8% 0 1.2
Mar 11% 0 3
Apr 21% 0 6.7
May 32% 0 11.3
Jun 43% 0 15.8
Jul 38% 0 11.7
Aug 35% 0 9
Sep 24% 0 7.6
Oct 8% 0 2.5
Nov 11% 0 1.8
Dec 9% 0 1.9

Show Centimeters

Month Daily Chance of Rain Average Snow Depth (cm) Total Precipitation (cm)
Jan 5 0 2.5
Feb 8 0 3
Mar 11 0 7.6
Apr 21 0 17
May 32 0 28.7
Jun 43 0 40.1
Jul 38 0 29.7
Aug 35 0 22.9
Sep 24 0 19.3
Oct 8 0 6.4
Nov 11 0 4.6
Dec 9 0 4.8

 

Humidity and Wind

Lantau has some very humid months, with other comfortably humid months. The least humid month is December (52.8% relative humidity), and the most humid month is June (70%).

Wind in Lantau is usually moderate. The windiest month is April, followed by March and February. April’s average wind speed of around 9.9 knots (11.4 MPH or 18.4 KPH) is considered “a gentle breeze.” Maximum sustained winds (the highest speed for the day lasting more than a few moments) are at their highest in mid April where average top sustained speeds reach 17.7 knots, which is considered a fresh breeze.

Relative Humidity (%)

The graph below shows the average % humidity by month in Lantau.

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Wind

The graph below shows wind speed (max and average) in knots.

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Average Wind Speeds

Show Wind Speeds

All wind speeds are in knots. 1 knot = 1.15 MPH or 1.85 KPH.

Month Avg. Wind Avg. Wind Feel Sustained High Wind High Wind Feel
Jan 8.8 Gentle breeze 14.9 Significant breeze
Feb 9.7 Gentle breeze 16 Significant breeze
Mar 9.8 Gentle breeze 16.6 Significant breeze
Apr 9.9 Gentle breeze 16.8 Significant breeze
May 9.4 Gentle breeze 16.1 Significant breeze
Jun 9 Gentle breeze 16.4 Significant breeze
Jul 8.8 Gentle breeze 15.8 Significant breeze
Aug 7.8 Gentle breeze 15.3 Significant breeze
Sep 8.5 Gentle breeze 15.1 Significant breeze
Oct 9 Gentle breeze 14.3 Significant breeze
Nov 9.3 Gentle breeze 15.2 Significant breeze
Dec 9 Gentle breeze 15.3 Significant breeze

Show Relative Humidity by Month

Month Avg. Relative Humidity
Jan 56.2%
Feb 65.9%
Mar 66.5%
Apr 68.2%
May 69.7%
Jun 70%
Jul 67.8%
Aug 67.5%
Sep 63.5%
Oct 57%
Nov 57.2%
Dec 52.8%

 

Is it Safe to Travel to Lantau?

Our best data indicates this area is somewhat safe. As of Dec 04, 2023 there are travel warnings for Hong Kong; exercise a high degree of caution. Check this page for any recent changes or regions to avoid: Travel Advice and Advisories. This advisory was last updated on Nov 30, 2023.


 

The Busiest and Least Crowded Months

The busiest month for tourism in Lantau, Hong Kong is September, followed by October and April. Prices for hotels and flights will be most expensive during these months, though you can save if you purchase well in advance. Tourists are unlikely to visit Lantau in December. Those willing to visit at these times will likely find it the least expensive month.

Estimated Tourism by Month

 

Most Popular Months to Visit

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Tourists Seeking Accommodations

Tourism graph is based on Google searches for services used by tourists relative to the rest of the year. Tourism data for this area is extrapolated based on nearby areas. Displayed data is calculated relative to the peak, so a score of 79.4 in December means 79.4% of the tourists vs. September.

 

 

Overall Lantau Travel Experience by Season

Spring (March through May)

Humidity and temperatures combine to make this season feel warm. Highs range from 88.9°F (31.6°C) and 69.7°F (20.9°C) with warmer temperatures in the later months. Rain is somewhat common with 3 to 10 days of significant precipitation per month. Spring is the second busiest for tourism, which makes it a good time for those looking for things to do.

Summer (June through August)

The middle-year months have hot weather with high temperatures that are quite warm. These months see the most precipitation with 11 to 13 days of precipitation per month. June – August is the slowest season for tourism in Lantau, so lodging and other accommodations may cost less than usual.

Fall (September through November)

Fall daily highs range from 91°F (32.8°C) and 74.2°F (23.4°C), which will feel very nice given the humidity and wind. It rains or snows a significant amount: 3 to 7 days per month. Tourism is the busiest during these months due to the weather, so hotels may be higher priced.

Winter (December through February)

Weather is somewhat cool this time of year in Lantau to be enjoyable for warm weather travelers. The average high during this season is between 73.2°F (22.9°C) and 64.4°F (18°C). On average, it rains or snows a smalll amount: 2 to 3 times per month. These times of year are fairly slow with tourists.

 

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