West Buffalo Hill
Mountain Hill in Sha Tin District, Hong Kong
West Buffalo Hill rises above Hong Kong’s Sha Tin District with signed mountain trails and forested slopes; day hikers use its paths for views over Ma On Shan and Tolo Harbour.
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How to Get to West Buffalo Hill #
Access is by the network of public trails in Sha Tin: from Tai Po Road follow local footpaths toward the Sha Tin Pass or join the MacLehose Trail sections that cross nearby ridges. Public transport to Sha Tin station (MTR East Rail Line) followed by a short taxi or bus to trailheads is the typical approach.
Tips for Visiting West Buffalo Hill #
- Start from the MacLehose Trail or from Sha Tin's ridge paths to combine West Buffalo Hill with nearby peaks for better views.
- Avoid summit times just after rain-rocky sections become slippery and narrow ridgelines are exposed.
- Sunrise yields long shadows and an empty path; many local photographers prefer early-morning light.
Best Time to Visit West Buffalo Hill #
Best from autumn through spring for clear skies and comfortable hiking temperatures.
Weather & Climate near West Buffalo Hill #
West Buffalo Hill'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 30°C. Heavy rainfall (2050 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 27 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 (171 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Heavy rain (295 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 25°C). Heavy rain (341 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is the warmest month with stifling humidity (dew point 26°C). Heavy rain (306 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 (363 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 24°C). Heavy rain (238 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 (35 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 (32 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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