Hong Kong Visual Arts Centre

Museum Contemporary art centre housed in colonial building

Housed in Central and Western District, the Hong Kong Visual Arts Centre stages rotating exhibitions, artist studios and workshops; visitors drop in for shows, talks and community programs.

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Hong Kong Visual Arts Centre
22.2768, 114.1595
Hours vary by exhibition and programs; check venue listings

How to Get to Hong Kong Visual Arts Centre #

The Hong Kong Visual Arts Centre is in the Central and Western District; reach it by MTR to Sheung Wan or Central stations and then walk or take a short bus/taxi ride into the gallery area. Exact location and transport options should be confirmed with current city maps.

Tips for Visiting Hong Kong Visual Arts Centre #

  • Check current exhibition listings before visiting - the centre hosts rotating shows and workshops.
  • The building itself is historic - notice the adaptive reuse of colonial military architecture in the exhibition spaces.
  • Small, local galleries and cafés nearby make for a good combined cultural walk in Central and Western District.

Best Time to Visit Hong Kong Visual Arts Centre #

Museum visits fit any season; check schedules for rotating exhibits and late openings.

Autumn-Winter
Oct-Feb · 15-25°C (59-77°F)
Comfortable city weather for museum visits and gallery hopping.
Spring
Mar-May · 18-25°C (64-77°F)
Milder temperatures and many cultural events in the city.

Weather & Climate near Hong Kong Visual Arts Centre #

Climate

Hong Kong Visual Arts Centre's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical (Dry Winter) - Humid Subtropical (Dry Winter) climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and mild winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 12°C to 31°C. Heavy rainfall (2206 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 23 mm and partly cloudy skies.

76 Very Good

Comfort

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

Weather

23 mm
Rainfall
3.5 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 (47 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

68 Good

Comfort

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

Weather

47 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 (72 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

66 Good

Comfort

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

Weather

72 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 (168 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

68 Good

Comfort

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

Weather

168 mm
Rainfall
3.3 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 (322 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

65 Good

Comfort

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

Weather

322 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.8
UV Index
Very High
13.1h daylight

June

June is hot, feeling like 32°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (366 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

65 Good

Comfort

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

Weather

366 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.9
UV Index
Very High
13.4h daylight

July

July is the hottest month, feeling like 34°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (346 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

60 Good

Comfort

34°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
26° 31°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

346 mm
Rainfall
3.0 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 (399 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

60 Good

Comfort

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

Weather

399 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 (268 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

70 Very Good

Comfort

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

Weather

268 mm
Rainfall
3.1 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
3.8 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 (34 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

86 Excellent

Comfort

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

Weather

34 mm
Rainfall
3.4 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
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
10.7h daylight

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