Hong Kong Museum of the War of Resistance and Coastal Defence

Museum Hong Kong museum documenting WWII-era resistance and coastal defence

The Hong Kong Museum of the War of Resistance and Coastal Defence occupies a restored coastal battery and interprets local wartime history; visitors explore exhibits, gun emplacements and preserved bunkers.

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Hong Kong Museum of the War of Resistance and Coastal Defence
22.2828, 114.2345

How to Get to Hong Kong Museum of the War of Resistance and Coastal Defence #

Located in Hong Kong Island’s urban area (consult local listings). From Central or Admiralty, take the MTR to a nearby station and transfer to a local bus or taxi; check current public-transit maps for the closest stop and walking route.

Tips for Visiting Hong Kong Museum of the War of Resistance and Coastal Defence #

  • Combine the museum with a walk along Victoria Harbour to place exhibits in geographic context.
  • Check for guided-tour times or special exhibitions that bring personal stories into the displays.
  • Allow 1-2 hours to move through the exhibits; translations are available in English and Cantonese on many panels.

Best Time to Visit Hong Kong Museum of the War of Resistance and Coastal Defence #

Milder months (Oct-Apr) are best for comfortable exploration of Hong Kong's museums and outdoor memorials.

Autumn-Spring (Oct-Apr)
October-April · 15-24°C
Milder weather and fewer typhoons, better for museum visits and walking around the city.
Summer (May-Sept)
May-September · 26-32°C
Hot, humid and often stormy; indoor sites are crowded on rainy days.

Weather & Climate near Hong Kong Museum of the War of Resistance and Coastal Defence #

Climate

Subtropical climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and mild winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 12°C to 31°C. Heavy rainfall (2168 mm/year), wettest in August with a pronounced dry season.

Best Time to Visit
NovemberOctoberDecember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
36°
Warmest Month
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 18°C and lows of 12°C. The driest month with just 24 mm and partly cloudy skies.

76 Very Good

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
13° 18°
74%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

24 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
10.8h daylight

February

February is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (48 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

68 Good

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
13° 18°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

48 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.1
UV Index
High
11.3h daylight

March

March is mild with highs of 21°C and lows of 16°C. Moderate rainfall (75 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

64 Good

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
16° 21°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

75 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.2
UV Index
High
11.9h daylight

April

April is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 20°C. Significant rainfall (166 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

68 Good

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
20° 25°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

166 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.4
UV Index
High
12.6h daylight

May

May is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Heavy rain (324 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

66 Good

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
23° 28°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

324 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.8
UV Index
Very High
13.1h daylight

June

June is hot, feeling like 32°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (359 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

66 Good

Comfort

32°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
25° 30°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

359 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.9
UV Index
Very High
13.4h daylight

July

July is the hottest month, feeling like 34°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (335 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

60 Good

Comfort

34°
Feels Like Hot
29°C
Temperature
26° 31°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

335 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
13.2h daylight

August

August is hot, feeling like 33°C with oppressive humidity. The wettest month with heavy rain (377 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

60 Good

Comfort

33°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
26° 31°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

377 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.0
UV Index
Extreme
12.8h daylight

September

September is hot, feeling like 30°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (266 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

70 Very Good

Comfort

31°
Feels Like Hot
27°C
Temperature
25° 30°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

266 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.8
UV Index
Very High
12.2h daylight

October

October is warm with highs of 28°C and lows of 22°C. Significant rainfall (128 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

78 Very Good

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
22° 28°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

128 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.4
UV Index
High
11.5h daylight

November

November is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 18°C. Moderate rainfall (33 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

86 Excellent

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
18° 24°
75%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

33 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.1
UV Index
High
10.9h daylight

December

December is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (33 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

78 Very Good

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
14° 20°
71%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

33 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
10.7h daylight

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