Fanling
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Fanling month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Fanling are typically January, February and December, with average daytime highs around 20–21°C. July is usually the warmest month (average high 31°C), January the coldest (average low 12°C), and August the wettest (about 417 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20.0 | 12.2 | 43 | 7.8 |
| February | 21.1 | 13.2 | 44 | 7.6 |
| March | 23.9 | 16.8 | 105 | 7.3 |
| April | 26.8 | 20.4 | 180 | 8.1 |
| May | 29.0 | 23.5 | 285 | 8.4 |
| June | 30.3 | 25.6 | 370 | 8.5 |
| July | 31.4 | 26.0 | 274 | 10.2 |
| August | 30.8 | 25.6 | 417 | 8.6 |
| September | 30.6 | 24.7 | 294 | 9.1 |
| October | 28.1 | 21.4 | 148 | 8.9 |
| November | 25.1 | 17.7 | 81 | 8.0 |
| December | 21.1 | 12.7 | 17 | 8.3 |
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People and places shaping Fanling
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Research updated Thursday, October 29, 2026Past and future events in Fanling
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Previously
- Commissioning ceremony for the Fanling Bypass (Eastern Section)
Marked the completion of the first major transport project in Hong Kong, held on May 3, 2026.
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Interactive geography
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01 · OverviewFanling, in brief
Geography and Overview
Fanling is a town situated in New Territories East within Hong Kong. Administratively, it forms part of the North District.
Geographically positioned at latitude 22.49487 and longitude 114.13949, the area features Fanling Town as its main settlement. The name Fanling itself is a shortened form of Fan Pik Leng. Regarding its surrounding geographical relations, Sheung Shui lies to the northwest of Fanling, while Tai Po is situated to the southeast.
The geographical expanse of Fanling encompasses several distinct zones. Part of the Fanling–Sheung Shui New Town, Fanling Town incorporates Luen Wo Hui, which served as the marketplace of Fanling prior to urban development in the area, alongside Wo Hop Shek, the location of an uphill public cemetery. Additionally, Fanling North is designated as one of three new development areas currently being planned for the North District, operating in parallel with Ta Kwu Ling and Kwu Tung North.
The geography of the locality features a population of 263,200 residents. The local time zone is Asia/Hong_Kong. Transportation geography relies on Route 9, bus routes, and Fanling station located within Fanling Town, facilitating connectivity across the region where languages such as zh-HK, yue, zh, and en are utilized, and transactions are conducted in HKD.
Local sights and historical points of interest embedded within the geography include the walled village of Fanling Wai, the Taoist temple known as Fung Ying Seen Koon, and the Lung Yeuk Tau Heritage Trail. Educational infrastructure operates within Primary One Admission School Net 81, featuring aided schools such as Fanling Public School, while public reading services are provided through the Fanling Public Library and the Fanling South Public Library situated in Dawning Views Shopping Plaza. Additional background and geographical references regarding the area can be found through Fanling and the GeoNames record for Fanling.
Frequently Asked Questions about Fanling
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01 · Q&AWhere is Fanling located and what are its coordinates?
Fanling is situated in Hong Kong at geographic coordinates 22.4949, 114.1395, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Fanling?
Fanling has a recorded population of approximately 263,200 and observes the Asia/Hong_Kong time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Fanling?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Fanling include ZH-HK, YUE, Chinese, English, with HKD used for local transactions.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Fanling?
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