Central
Central is the central business district located in the Central and Western District of Hong Kong. It is the 3rd most looked-up sight in the country and functions as a primary area for commerce and travel.
Planning a visit
The climate in Central varies throughout the year. For drier weather, plan a visit between November and February, when monthly rainfall ranges from 22 mm to 52 mm and temperatures stay between 13 °C and 19 °C. The warmer months from May through September experience heavy rainfall, with June being the wettest month at 443 mm of rain over about 25 days. Temperatures during these summer months reach highs of 29 °C. To reach Central, arrive at Hong Kong International Airport, which is 25 km away. The district is located near several other points of interest. The Central–Mid-Levels escalator and Hong Kong Park are both 0.6 km away. Further afield, the Avenue of Stars is 2.1 km away, and the Happy Valley Racecourse is 2.7 km away. For those traveling 6.5 km, the Kowloon Walled City Park is also accessible.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 29 °C. The wettest is June, with about 443 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 18 | 19 | 22 | 24 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 23 | 19 |
| Average low, °C | 13 | 14 | 17 | 21 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 22 | 18 | 14 |
| Rainfall, mm | 22 | 52 | 74 | 161 | 313 | 443 | 374 | 396 | 285 | 57 | 40 | 25 |
| Rainy days | 6 | 7 | 12 | 15 | 21 | 25 | 22 | 26 | 20 | 10 | 6 | 3 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
