Driest Cities in Hong Kong

Top 100 cities ranked by driest cities

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Driest Cities — Hong Kong

1 Pui O NIS 73.8"

2 Admiralty HCW 76.3"

3 Aldrich Bay HEA 76.3"

4 Aldrich Garden HEA 76.3"

5 Luk Yeung NTW 76.3"

6 Baguio Villa HSO 76.3"

7 Banyan Garden KSS 76.3"

8 Braemar Hill HEA 76.3"

9 Butterfly NTM 76.3"

10 Causeway Bay HEA 76.3"

11 Central HCW 76.3"

12 Charming Garden KYT 76.3"

13 Liberte KSS 76.3"

14 Leighton Hill HWC 76.3"

15 Lok Fu KWT 76.3"

16 Lok Fu Estate KWT 76.3"

17 Cheung Sha Wan KSS 76.3"

18 Chi Fu Fa Yuen HSO 76.3"

19 Choi Hung KWT 76.3"

20 Choi Hung Estate KWT 76.3"

21 Choi Wan KWT 76.3"

22 Choi Wan Estate (I & II) KWT 76.3"

23 Chong Chien Court - Wyler Gardens KKC 76.3"

24 Chuk Yuen KWT 76.3"

25 Chuk Yuen North Estate KWT 76.3"

26 Chuk Yuen South Estate KWT 76.3"

27 City Garden HEA 76.3"

28 City One NST 76.3"

29 Cosmopolitan Estate KYT 76.3"

30 Cullinan West KSS 76.3"

31 Discovery Bay NIS 76.3"

32 Discovery Park NTW 76.3"

33 Fairview Park NYL 76.3"

34 Fanling NNO 76.3"

35 Fo Tan NST 76.3"

36 Fortress Hill HEA 76.3"

37 Fu Cheong Estate KSS 76.3"

38 Fu Shan Estate KWT 76.3"

39 Fuk Loi NTW 76.3"

40 Lower Wong Tai Sin Estate (I & II) KWT 76.3"

41 Fung Tak Estate KWT 76.3"

42 Galaxia KWT 76.3"

43 Grand View Garden KWT 76.3"

44 Greenwood Terrace HEA 76.3"

45 Ha Tsuen NYL 76.3"

46 Lei King Wan HEA 76.3"

47 Happy Valley HWC 76.3"

48 Harbour Place KKC 76.3"

49 Harmony Garden HEA 76.3"

50 Healthy Village HEA 76.3"

51 Heng Fa Chuen HEA 76.3"

52 Hing Man Estate HEA 76.3"

53 Hing Tung Estate HEA 76.3"

54 Hing Wah Estate (I & II) HEA 76.3"

55 Ho Man Tin KKC 76.3"

56 Ho Man Tin Estate KKC 76.3"

57 Hoi Fu Court KYT 76.3"

58 Hoi Lai Estate KSS 76.3"

59 Hoi Lok Court KSS 76.3"

60 Hok Yuen KKC 76.3"

61 Hong Kong 76.3"

62 Hong Kong Island 76.3"

63 Hong Lok Yuen NTP 76.3"

64 Hung Hom KKC 76.3"

65 Hung Hom Estate KKC 76.3"

66 Hung Shui Kiu NYL 76.3"

67 Island Harbourview KYT 76.3"

68 Lei Cheng Uk Estate KSS 76.3"

69 Jardine's Lookout HWC 76.3"

70 Jat Min Chuen NST 76.3"

71 Jordan KYT 76.3"

72 Ka Wai Chuen KKC 76.3"

73 Kadoorie KKC 76.3"

74 Kai Ching Estate KKC 76.3"

75 Kai Tak KKC 76.3"

76 Kam Tin NYL 76.3"

77 Kam Ying NST 76.3"

78 Kau Wa Keng NKT 76.3"

79 Keng Hau NST 76.3"

80 Kingsford Terrace KWT 76.3"

81 Kornhill HEA 76.3"

82 Kornhill Garden HEA 76.3"

83 Kowloon 76.3"

84 Kowloon Bay KKT 76.3"

85 Kowloon City KKC 76.3"

86 Kowloon City Centre KKC 76.3"

87 Kowloon Tong KKC 76.3"

88 Kowloon West End KKC 76.3"

89 Kwai Chung NKT 76.3"

90 Kwong Yuen NST 76.3"

91 Kwun Lung Lau HCW 76.3"

92 Kwun Tong KKT 76.3"

93 Laguna City KKT 76.3"

94 Laguna Verde KKC 76.3"

95 Laguna Verde (Estate) KKC 76.3"

96 Lai Kok Estate KSS 76.3"

97 Lai Tak Tsuen HEA 76.3"

98 Lai Tsui Court KSS 76.3"

99 Lam Tin KKT 76.3"

100 Lee On NST 76.3"

The driest cities in Hong Kong receive the least annual precipitation, often characterized by arid landscapes and abundant sunshine. Pui O receives just 73.8 inches of precipitation annually.

Dry climates offer benefits including more sunny days, less seasonal affective disorder, lower humidity, and reduced mold and allergen concerns. These cities are often located in the desert Southwest or other arid regions with dramatic natural landscapes.

Water management is a critical concern for the driest cities, many of which rely on distant water sources, desalination, or strict conservation measures. As populations grow in these areas, sustainable water use and drought resilience become increasingly important priorities.

Did You Know?

1. Pui O gets just 73.8" of precipitation per year — less than many cities get in a single month.
2. Most of the driest cities are in the desert Southwest, where evaporation often exceeds precipitation by a factor of 10 or more.
3. Water conservation is a way of life in these cities, with many implementing xeriscaping requirements and water usage restrictions.

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