Things to Do in Hong Kong in November
November weather, activities, events & insider tips
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November Weather in Hong Kong
Temperature, rainfall and humidity at a glance
76°F (24°C)
High Temp
68°F (20°C)
Low Temp
1.5 inches (38 mm)
Rainfall
70%
Humidity
Is November Right for You?
Weigh the advantages and considerations before booking
Advantages
- + 24°C (76°F) highs turn Dragon's Back and Lion Rock into pleasure hikes, not sweat fests. Clear skies. Worth it.
- + Hotel rates drop 25-30% from October peak. Post-Golden Week correction opens harbour-view rooms booked solid last month. Grab them.
- + Autumn typhoon season is winding down. September chaos fades to calm seas and reliable ferry schedules to outlying islands. Sail easy.
- + Clear air days hit 80% frequency. You can see across Victoria Harbour from Tsim Sha Tsui, not stare at grey soup. Cameras ready.
Considerations
- − Evening humidity lingers at 70%. Your shirt sticks to restaurant chairs in Sheung Wan's wine bars if you sit too long. Shift often.
- − Sun sets by 5:45pm. Start harbour cruises by 4:30pm or miss the light show entirely. Time it.
- − No major festivals. November is Hong Kong's cultural dead month between Halloween and Christmas markets. Plan indoor fun.
- − Ocean temperatures drop to 22°C (72°F). Beach volleyball at Repulse Bay becomes a quick photo stop, not a swimming day. Snap and go.
Best Activities in November
Top things to do during your visit
Victoria Peak Morning Hikes
November's 20°C (68°F) dawn makes the 2km (1.2 mile) walk from the Peak Tram to Mount Austin Road worth the 6am alarm. Beat 9am tour buses. Air clarity gives real views of Lamma Island 14km (8.7 miles) away, not the usual smudge.
Booking Tip: Peak Tram opens at 7am. Ride up, hike down via Pok Fu Lam Reservoir Road, finish with breakfast at Tsui Wah on Wellington Street. Book tram tickets through the widget below to skip the queue that forms by 8am.
Central Food Crawls
November weather makes the 800m (0.5 mile) walk from Graham Street Market to Lan Kwai Fong pleasant. No need to duck into air conditioning every 10 minutes. Morning humidity drops enough that fresh rice noodle rolls at Hop Yik Tai shine through.
Booking Tip: Licensed food tour operators run morning walks starting 9:30am. This timing avoids office lunch crowds and afternoon shower risk. See current Central food tour options in the booking section below.
Outlying Island Ferry Trips
Cheung Chau and Lamma Island ferries run on schedule again after typhoon season chaos. The 55-minute slow ferry to Cheung Chau gives you 12km (7.5 miles) of harbour views without summer's diesel fumes blowing back.
Booking Tip: Weekend ferries fill by 10am. Book through operators listed in the widget below, or grab the 8:30am from Central Pier 5 to beat the bakery queue at Cheung Chau's landmark Kim Wall bakery.
Temple Street Cycling Routes
The 7km (4.3 mile) Sha Tin to Tai Chi park bike path stays dry in November. No summer thunderstorms strand you under a highway overpass. You pass 10 Taoist temples where incense smoke mixes with cooler air.
Booking Tip: Bike rental shops at Sha Tin station open 8am. Return by 6pm before dusk makes the harbour section sketchy. Book guided cycling tours through the operators below for temple stories Google won't tell.
Evening Harbour Photography Walks
November's 5:45pm sunset pushes blue hour to 6:15pm. Perfect timing to capture the ICC building's light show from Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront without summer heat haze. The 800m (0.5 mile) walk from Star Ferry to the Avenue of Stars takes 20 minutes at photo pace.
Booking Tip: Serious photographers book harbour cruise tickets for 5pm departure. You are positioned for both sunset and 8pm light show without fighting TST crowds. See current harbour photo cruise options below.
Where to Stay in Hong Kong in November
Hand-picked hotels across price tiers for November travellers.
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Insider Knowledge
Book harbour-view restaurants for 6:30pm. You'll catch sunset AND light show without paying premium window table prices. Smart timing.
Download the HKeTransport app. November's variable weather means last-minute ferry cancellations, and this app updates faster than Google. Stay ahead.
Morning humidity drops make the 8am flower market on Yuen Po Street Bird Garden bearable. Vendors give discounts before 9am. Shop early.
Skip the Peak Tram queue. Take bus 15 from Exchange Square for HKD 10.70 and better views, November's clear days. Ride cheap.
Hotel rates drop again after November 15. Book the first week for events. But extend through the 20th for cheaper nights. Save more.
Avoid These Mistakes
Don't assume November means 'winter'. You'll still sweat through shirts at midday when temperatures hit 24°C (76°F) with 70% humidity. Pack light.
Avoid booking outdoor activities after 3pm. November's afternoon showers hit 40% of days between 2-4pm and last 20 minutes but soak everything. Get inside.
Never wear shorts to temples. Monks at Wong Tai Sin will politely redirect you to buy pants from nearby vendors at 3x normal price. Cover up.
Don't skip sunscreen because it's 'cloudy'. UV index 8 burns skin through overcast skies, on hour-long ferry rides. Lather up.
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