Will you see Victoria Peak? Clear-view odds by month
Short answer: Victoria Peak is most likely to be visible in December, when 47% of afternoons are mostly clear, and least likely in June (9%). Afternoons are usually clearer than mornings.
Spring brings low cloud and mist that can wrap the Peak; autumn has the clearest air.
How often the view from Sky Terrace 428 is clear
| Month | Clear mornings (7–9 am) | Clear afternoons (2–4 pm) | Overcast mornings |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33% | 45% | 37% |
| February | 28% | 36% | 52% |
| March | 20% | 26% | 57% |
| April | 10% | 18% | 57% |
| May | 5% | 10% | 60% |
| June | 6% | 9% | 72% |
| July | 13% | 22% | 54% |
| August | 10% | 10% | 60% |
| September | 23% | 21% | 40% |
| October | 28% | 35% | 35% |
| November | 32% | 39% | 35% |
| December | 33% | 47% | 33% |
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Questions
What is the best month to see Victoria Peak?
Victoria Peak is most likely to be visible in December, when 47% of afternoons are mostly clear, and least likely in June (9%). Afternoons are usually clearer than mornings.
Is Victoria Peak clearer in the morning or the afternoon?
Afternoons: in 9 of 12 months the sky is clear more often between 2 and 4 pm. Morning cloud and fog often lift by midday.
How often is Victoria Peak hidden by cloud?
In June, 72% of mornings are overcast; in December only 33%. Spring brings low cloud and mist that can wrap the Peak; autumn has the clearest air.
Share of days from 2016-2025 when total cloud cover averaged under 30% in the given hours, from ERA5 reanalysis (Copernicus) via Open-Meteo, on a ~25 km grid around Hong Kong. Peaks can make their own cloud that the grid misses; check a webcam on the day.