Things to Do in Kowloon in November
November weather, activities, events & insider tips
November Weather in Kowloon
Temperature, rainfall and humidity at a glance
Is November Right for You?
Weigh the advantages and considerations before booking
- + November lands between typhoon season and the December crush. Skies stay clear 85% of the time. You breathe, you move, you see. No shoulder-to-shoulder shuffle yet.
- + Hotel rates fall 25-30% from October highs. Walk straight into Tim Ho Wan in Mong Kok. No two-hour queue. Grab a seat, order, eat.
- + Air quality jumps. Look across Victoria Harbour from Tsim Sha Tsui most mornings. Summer haze lifts. The view returns.
- + Thermometers park at 22°C (72°F). Locals add light jackets. Visitors stay in shirtsleeves. Good for the 2.6 km (1.6 miles) Temple Street night market loop.
- − UV index still hits 8. You burn fast. The 8-minute Star Ferry crossing doubles the glare. Reflection off water stings.
- − Northeast monsoon days slam in. Thirty-minute cloudbursts flood the tunnels between Tsim Sha Tsui MTR and Harbour City. Step around, not through.
- − Rooftop bars close early when mercury dips below 20°C (68°F) after 9 PM. Outdoor sections shut. Skyline views shrink.
Year-Round Climate
How November compares to the rest of the year
| Month | High | Low | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 19°C | 13°C | 0.0 inches |
| Feb | 20°C | 14°C | 0.1 inches |
| Mar | 22°C | 17°C | 0.1 inches |
| Apr | 25°C | 20°C | 0.2 inches |
| May | 27°C | 23°C | 0.3 inches |
| Jun | 29°C | 26°C | 0.5 inches |
| Jul | 30°C | 26°C | 0.4 inches |
| Aug | 29°C | 26°C | 0.5 inches |
| Sep | 29°C | 25°C | 0.4 inches |
| Oct | 27°C | 22°C | 0.2 inches |
| Nov | 24°C | 19°C | 0.1 inches |
| Dec | 20°C | 14°C | 0.0 inches |
Best Activities in November
Top things to do during your visit
Dry November suits the 13 remaining walled village houses and 1930s shophouses along Kai Tak Nullah. Three-hour loops through old Kowloon Walled City park feel easy at 70% humidity. Locals still dry seafood on bamboo poles, a sight rain washes out in summer.
Clear November nights give you the harbour's 45-minute Symphony of Lights cruise free of summer smog. Calm seas run 90% of the time. Outdoor decks stay comfortable without heavy layers.
Covered markets like Fa Yuen Street shine in November. Vendors aren't dripping over steamers. Taste rice noodle rolls properly. Two-hour routes hit 8-10 stalls while 22°C weather keeps curry fish balls edible.
November's low sun turns the Golden Mile cinematic. Neon bounces off post-shower pavement. Cyberpunk Hong Kong appears. Morning light strikes 1950s Tong Lau facades between 8-10 AM before foot traffic swells.
At 7 AM more than 200 locals stretch in Kowloon Park's sculpture garden. Visitors join free when 22°C air makes slow moves pleasant, not soggy. Flamingos in foreground, skyline behind, elderly regulars who have met for 30 years complete the frame.
November Events & Festivals
What's happening during your visit
Central's harbourfront morphs into a four-day outdoor wine bar. Kowloon feels the ripple. Restaurants from Tsim Sha Tsui to Mong Kok roll special menus. One Dim Sum crafts wine-pairing sets that vanish when the festival packs up.
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