Yim Tin Tsai (Tai Po District)

Island Small Hong Kong island with historic Hakka village

Yim Tin Tsai (Tai Po District) sits near Hong Kong’s northeastern shore with a small Hakka village and former salt-pans; day-trippers come for rural trails, restored architecture and local seafood.

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Yim Tin Tsai (Tai Po District)
Yim Tin Tsai (Tai Po District), Hong Kong
22.4527, 114.2144

How to Get to Yim Tin Tsai (Tai Po District) #

Ferries to Yim Tin Tsai (Tai Po District) run from nearby piers depending on seasonal schedules and special heritage event timetables; check local Hong Kong Transport and heritage-group listings for current services.

Tips for Visiting Yim Tin Tsai (Tai Po District) #

  • Visit the ruins of the Hakka village and the restored chapel in the early morning to avoid afternoon heat and mid-day crowds.
  • Combine a trip with a ferry ride from Sai Kung or Sai Kung East; times are seasonal and limited.
  • Local volunteers sometimes run cultural walks - check Hong Kong heritage group listings for guided visits.

Best Time to Visit Yim Tin Tsai (Tai Po District) #

Spring and autumn provide the most comfortable conditions for visiting this small heritage island.

Autumn
October-December · 18-25°C
Clear skies and comfortable temperatures for exploring the island's heritage sites.
Spring
March-May · 18-24°C
Pleasant weather and fewer tourists than in peak season.

Weather & Climate near Yim Tin Tsai (Tai Po District) #

Climate

Subtropical climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and cool winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 12°C to 31°C. Heavy rainfall (2085 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 25 mm and partly cloudy skies.

74 Very Good

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
12° 18°
74%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

25 mm
Rainfall
3.6 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
3.6 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 (73 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

66 Good

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Mild
18°C
Temperature
16° 21°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

73 mm
Rainfall
3.2 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 (165 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

68 Good

Comfort

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

Weather

165 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 (292 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

66 Good

Comfort

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

Weather

292 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 (342 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

66 Good

Comfort

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

Weather

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

August

August is hot, feeling like 34°C with oppressive humidity. The wettest month with heavy rain (372 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

60 Good

Comfort

34°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
25° 31°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

372 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 (254 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

70 Very Good

Comfort

30°
Feels Like Hot
27°C
Temperature
24° 30°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

254 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 (113 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

80 Excellent

Comfort

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

Weather

113 mm
Rainfall
3.6 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 17°C. Moderate rainfall (35 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

86 Excellent

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
17° 24°
75%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

35 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 13°C. Moderate rainfall (31 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

78 Very Good

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
13° 20°
71%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

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

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