Happy Valley Racecourse
Happy Valley Racecourse is a horse racing venue in the Wan Chai District of Hong Kong. It is one of the 14 most looked-up sights in the country on this site.
Planning a visit
The venue is open every day from noon to 7 pm. Travelers can reach the area via Hong Kong International Airport, which is 28 km away. Nearby locations include Hong Kong Park, which is 2.2 km away, and the Avenue of Stars, located 2.4 km away. Central is 2.7 km away, while the Central–Mid-Levels escalator is 3.2 km away and Kowloon Walled City Park is 6.6 km away.
Weather conditions vary throughout the year. The driest months are December, January, and February, with about 3 to 7 rainy days each. The wettest period is from May to September, with June seeing the most rain at 457 mm and about 25 rainy days. Temperatures are warmest in July and August, with daily highs of 29 °C, and coolest in January, when the high is 18 °C.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 29 °C. The wettest is June, with about 457 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 18 | 19 | 21 | 24 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 23 | 19 |
| Average low, °C | 13 | 15 | 17 | 21 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 18 | 14 |
| Rainfall, mm | 23 | 55 | 78 | 167 | 326 | 457 | 385 | 408 | 298 | 61 | 41 | 26 |
| 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.
