Ap Lei Pai Island
Tiny islet off Ap Lei Chau, Hong Kong
Ap Lei Pai at a Glance#
About Ap Lei Pai#
Ap Lei Pai is a small rocky islet located off the southern end of Ap Lei Chau in Hong Kong. It is uninhabited and characterized by rocky shoreline rather than sandy beaches.
The islet is primarily a visual landmark for boaters and local sightseers and does not host public facilities. It is often noted on local charts and seen from coastal paths and viewpoints on Ap Lei Chau.
Geographically the islet sits within the waters of Hong Kong’s southern islands cluster, immediately adjacent to the populated island of Ap Lei Chau and visible from nearby coastal roads and piers.
- Access: Located immediately off the southern tip of Ap Lei Chau, it is a small uninhabited rocky islet visible from the nearby shoreline. Access is typically by private boat rather than regular ferry services.
How to Get to Ap Lei Pai#
Ap Lei Pai is reached by small boat from Ap Lei Chau or Aberdeen; no regular public ferry serves the islet itself. Access depends on private boat arrangements.
Best Time to Visit Ap Lei Pai#
Visit in the warmer months for calmer seas and easier boat access; check local ferry schedules.
Weather & Climate near Ap Lei Pai#
Subtropical climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and mild winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 13°C to 31°C. Heavy rainfall (2043 mm/year), wettest in August with a pronounced dry season.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Very Good | 13° - 18° | 15° | 21 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 3.4 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 10.8h |
| February | Very Good | 13° - 18° | 16° | 44 mm | overcast | 84% | 3.7 m/s | 1.1 high | 11.3h |
| March | Good | 16° - 21° | 18° | 72 mm | overcast | 86% | 3.4 m/s | 1.2 high | 11.9h |
| April | Good | 20° - 24° | 22° | 163 mm | overcast | 88% | 3.2 m/s | 1.4 high | 12.6h |
| May | Good | 23° - 28° | 26° | 308 mm | overcast | 88% | 3.3 m/s | 1.8 very high | 13.1h |
| June | Good | 25° - 30° | 32° | 341 mm | overcast | 87% | 3.2 m/s | 1.9 very high | 13.4h |
| July | Good | 26° - 31° | 34° | 307 mm | partly cloudy | 84% | 3.2 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 13.2h |
| August | Good | 26° - 31° | 33° | 354 mm | partly cloudy | 84% | 2.9 m/s | 2.0 extreme | 12.8h |
| September | Very Good | 25° - 30° | 30° | 249 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 3.0 m/s | 1.8 very high | 12.2h |
| October | Excellent | 22° - 27° | 25° | 123 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 3.6 m/s | 1.4 high | 11.5h |
| November | Excellent | 18° - 24° | 21° | 31 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 3.3 m/s | 1.1 high | 10.9h |
| December | Very Good | 14° - 20° | 17° | 30 mm | partly cloudy | 76% | 3.6 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 10.7h |
