Tung Shan (mountain)
Mountain Hill in Hong Kong's Wong Tai Sin District
Hill in Wong Tai Sin District with short urban trails and views over Kowloon; locals hike for exercise and to reach nearby temples and parks.
How to Get to Tung Shan (mountain) #
Access Tung Shan from the Wong Tai Sin area; local buses and the MTR network (Wong Tai Sin station on the Kwun Tong line) place walkers within short taxi or bus rides of the trailheads. Paths are well signposted from local roads.
Tips for Visiting Tung Shan (mountain) #
- The summit area is small and can be crowded - go early for quieter views.
- Combine a walk up Tung Shan with visits to nearby Wong Tai Sin Temple and local tea houses.
- Wear good walking shoes; the ridge trails can be steep and rocky.
Best Time to Visit Tung Shan (mountain) #
Autumn and spring offer the most comfortable hiking conditions and the clearest views across Kowloon and the New Territories.
Weather & Climate near Tung Shan (mountain) #
Tung Shan (mountain)'s climate is classified as Humid Subtropical (Dry Winter) - Humid Subtropical (Dry Winter) climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and cool winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 10°C to 29°C. Heavy rainfall (2045 mm/year), wettest in August with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 17°C and lows of 10°C. The driest month with just 26 mm and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (51 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (79 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is mild with highs of 23°C and lows of 18°C. Significant rainfall (172 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is mild with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Heavy rain (297 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 25°C). Heavy rain (339 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is the warmest month with stifling humidity (dew point 26°C). Heavy rain (305 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 25°C). The wettest month with heavy rain (362 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 24°C). Heavy rain (237 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 20°C. Significant rainfall (112 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is mild with highs of 22°C and lows of 16°C. Moderate rainfall (34 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (31 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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