Hei Ling Chau Island
Hong Kong island formerly used as quarantine site
An island near Hong Kong that hosts rehabilitation and correctional facilities; it is not a public tourist destination and is generally closed to visitors.
Hei Ling Chau at a Glance#
How to Get to Hei Ling Chau#
Public access is restricted and generally limited to staff, official visitors and authorised programmes. There are no public ferry services for tourists.
Tips for Visiting Hei Ling Chau#
- Public access is restricted - confirm permissions with Hong Kong authorities. The island has long been used for rehabilitation and correctional facilities and is not a public recreation site.
- Do not attempt to land without official permission; ferries do not operate for tourists.
Best Time to Visit Hei Ling Chau#
The island is not a public visitor destination; any official visit must be approved in advance.
Autumn-Spring
October-April · 15-25°C
Mild weather across the Hong Kong region; however, the island itself remains restricted.
Weather & Climate near Hei Ling Chau#
Climate
Subtropical climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and mild winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 12°C to 31°C. Abundant rainfall (1950 mm/year), wettest in August with a pronounced dry season.
Air Quality:
AQI 67
Moderate
Best Time to Visit
NovemberOctoberDecember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
34°
Warmest Month
4°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Very Good | 12° - 18° | 15° | 21 mm | partly cloudy | 75% | 3.6 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 10.8h |
| February | Very Good | 13° - 18° | 15° | 43 mm | overcast | 79% | 3.8 m/s | 1.1 high | 11.3h |
| March | Good | 16° - 21° | 18° | 68 mm | overcast | 81% | 3.4 m/s | 1.2 high | 11.9h |
| April | Good | 20° - 24° | 22° | 163 mm | overcast | 83% | 3.3 m/s | 1.4 high | 12.6h |
| May | Good | 23° - 28° | 25° | 284 mm | overcast | 85% | 3.3 m/s | 1.8 very high | 13.1h |
| June | Good | 25° - 30° | 31° | 325 mm | overcast | 87% | 3.1 m/s | 1.9 very high | 13.4h |
| July | Good | 26° - 31° | 33° | 296 mm | partly cloudy | 85% | 3.1 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 13.2h |
| August | Good | 25° - 31° | 33° | 348 mm | partly cloudy | 84% | 2.9 m/s | 2.0 extreme | 12.8h |
| September | Good | 25° - 29° | 30° | 229 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 2.9 m/s | 1.8 very high | 12.2h |
| October | Excellent | 22° - 27° | 25° | 114 mm | partly cloudy | 76% | 3.5 m/s | 1.4 high | 11.5h |
| November | Excellent | 18° - 24° | 21° | 31 mm | partly cloudy | 75% | 3.6 m/s | 1.1 high | 10.9h |
| December | Excellent | 14° - 20° | 17° | 28 mm | partly cloudy | 71% | 3.7 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 10.7h |
