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.
West Buffalo Hill at a Glance#
Address: West Buffalo Hill, Sha Tin District, Hong Kong
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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Very Good | 10° - 17° | 14° | 27 mm | partly cloudy | 74% | 3.8 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 10.8h |
| February | Good | 11° - 17° | 14° | 51 mm | overcast | 78% | 3.9 m/s | 1.1 high | 11.3h |
| March | Good | 14° - 20° | 17° | 79 mm | overcast | 79% | 3.4 m/s | 1.2 high | 11.9h |
| April | Good | 18° - 23° | 21° | 171 mm | overcast | 81% | 3.1 m/s | 1.4 high | 12.6h |
| May | Good | 21° - 27° | 24° | 295 mm | overcast | 84% | 3.0 m/s | 1.8 very high | 13.1h |
| June | Good | 23° - 28° | 26° | 341 mm | overcast | 86% | 3.1 m/s | 1.9 very high | 13.4h |
| July | Very Good | 24° - 30° | 27° | 306 mm | partly cloudy | 85% | 3.1 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 13.2h |
| August | Very Good | 24° - 29° | 27° | 363 mm | partly cloudy | 84% | 3.0 m/s | 2.0 extreme | 12.8h |
| September | Very Good | 23° - 28° | 26° | 238 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 3.2 m/s | 1.8 very high | 12.2h |
| October | Excellent | 20° - 26° | 23° | 112 mm | partly cloudy | 76% | 3.5 m/s | 1.4 high | 11.5h |
| November | Excellent | 16° - 22° | 19° | 35 mm | partly cloudy | 75% | 3.6 m/s | 1.1 high | 10.9h |
| December | Very Good | 12° - 19° | 15° | 32 mm | partly cloudy | 71% | 4.0 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 10.7h |
