Your Guide to Visiting Hong Kong in April 2025

April in Hong Kong is jam-packed with events, an undeniable energy, and palpable shifts in the weather. Spring in Hong Kong has finally arrived. 

It’s in full force. 

April is the ‘calm before the storm’ weather-wise (so to speak) in Hong Kong, meaning residents and tourists alike pack in as many activities (hiking and swimming for the win(, experiences, and meetups as they can before summer and its unbearable heat and humidity roll into town. 

Unlike March, April is a mix of liveliness and restfulness thanks to two national holidays, the first being the reflective Qing Ming Festival (Tomb-Sweeping Day), and the second being the one-two punch of Good Friday and Easter Monday. There are also several other festivals and major events in Hong Kong in April, which I’ll cover below. 

Finally, April is the tail end of cherry blossom and rhododendron season in Hong Kong. While not as universally known or as revered as Japan’s, both provide much-needed color to Hong Kong’s already beautiful natural landscapes and a ‘scavenger hunt’ blueprint to explore the city. 

For me, it’s one of my most social months in Hong Kong, and the perfect time to visit for anyone who doesn’t want a single experience off limits, as you can pretty much do it all. 

So that you maximize your trip to Asia’s World City and don’t miss out on anything, here is everything you need to know about visiting Hong Kong in April 2025. 

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