Hong Kong weather in March
Temperature, sea and sunshine in March: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.
Holiday weather in March
Good
Best time to visit: October – February
What is the weather like in Hong Kong in March?
In March, Hong Kong is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 20.8 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 72 mm in total. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Hong Kong.
March compared
How the weather changes from February to April. Tap a month to open it.
| FebruaryFeb | MarchMar | AprilApr | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 78 | 69 | 66 |
| Day | 20° | 23° | 25° |
| Night | 15° | 18° | 21° |
| Sea | 20° | 21° | 23° |
| Sun | 5 h | 4 h | 5 h |
| Rain days | 7 | 11 | 14 |
More details for March
- Daylight
- 11 h 59 min06:33 – 18:33
- UV index
- 10 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)
- Muggy days
- 12 daysdew point 18 °C or more
- Wind
- 18 km/haverage daily peak
- Cloud cover
- 68 %on average
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC+8Asia/Hong_Kong
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %22 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %50 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in March
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Hong Kong in March: quick answers
Is Hong Kong hot in March?
Warm rather than hot: in March, daytime highs in Hong Kong average 23 °C and nights cool to about 18 °C.
Can you swim in Hong Kong in March?
Yes. In March the sea averages 20.8 °C – refreshing for a swim.
Does it rain much in Hong Kong in March?
Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 72 mm in total.
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Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)