Hong Kong Weather

Hong Kong weather during summer is hot, humid, wet sticky and rainfall is at its highest. Visitors should wear light summer clothing. An umbrella is useful during this period, as are some sturdy shoes.

Less humid with little rainfall, Hong Kong weather is quite cool during the short winter months. It is advisable to bring a jacket.

Spring is sunny and dry but is less predictable than autumn.

Best time to visit: is autumn when Hong Kong weather is generally warm and dry, the rainy season has ended and the region is not shrouded in mist.

Hong Kong Weather	Average temperature	Relative humidity	Average rainfall
Spring March - May	22oC	84	173mm
Summer June - Mid Sept	28oC	83	394mm
Autumn Mid Sept - Mid Dec	22oC	73	43mm
Winter Mid DEC - Mid Feb	14oC	75	33mm

Hong Kong Weather: Required clothing

Lightweight cottons and linens are worn during warmer months, with warmer clothes for spring and autumn evenings.

It should be noted that even during the hottest weather, a jacket or pullover will be required for the sometimes fierce air conditioning indoors.

Warm mediumweights are best during winter. Waterproofing is advisable during summer rains.

Hong Kong Weather - Typhoons

Typhoons can occur between late June and late September.

When the local observatory hoists the typhoon signal no.8 (T8), the public are strongly advised not to venture outdoors and most transport services stop running until the signal is lowered.

Flights may be disrupted/cancelled if the signal is increased to a T9 or T10.

Hong Kong Weather - Black Rainstorms Warning

When extremely high rainfall is forecast during the rainy season, the local observatory will sometimes issue a Black Rainstorm warning.

Public transport services may be affected and you are advised not to leave your hotel.

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