Temperatures are moderate, and there's a good chance of clear skies and sun.
For more details, see the Climate page. During this time rates go up, and rooms are often hard to find. Airfares to Hong Kong are also usually higher around these times. This was gener- ally the golden rule until the handover, but the subsequent slump in tourism brought fierce competition among airlines and hotels. On the other hand, the crowds that can make Hong Kong a tiring place to visit are absent during this time, and more and more shops and restaurants only close for one day during the holiday, instead of the traditional three to seven day break.