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Subtropical Hong Kong has four distinguishable seasons. Good weather makes it an ideal destination for travelers all year round. The peak travel season is in autumn, from September to around Christmas time.

The spring, from March to mid-May, tends to be warm and humid, accompanied by fogs and drizzles. The average temperature is 23C (73.4F). Better bring light overcoat and woolen sweater. In summer, from May to the mid-September, it has frequent downpours and thunderstorms. The average temperature is 28C (82.4F). Dress lightly, and bring an umbrella apart from T-shirt or cotton shirts. Dry and slightly cold winter has an average temperature of 17C (62.6F). You need woolen sweater and heavy coat. Expect typhoons in summer. Don’t venture out far when typhoon signal is lower than 3, and please stay indoors when it gets higher. All shops and banks are closed when typhoon signal 8 is raised.

Hong Kong celebrates traditional festivals such as Lunar New Year (The day falls between 22 January and 19 February, varying every year), Dragon Boat Festival (5 day of 5 moon) plus Easter and Christmas. Major expositions, car and horse races, golf tournaments fill in the slack.

Remember, Hong Kong hotels are booked solid for April and October due to expositions and conventions. Christmas sales attract many visitors, and hotel prices will skyrocket, especially on weekends. Travelers on a shoestring should stay away. Make reservations one week in advance to avoid disappointment.

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