Weather in Hong Kong

Spring (March to mid-May) Temperatures and humidity rise gradually in spring. Evenings can be cool but lightweight jackets suffice. The average temperature ranges from 18oC-27oC (64oF- 80oF), humidity in excess of 80 per cent. Summer (late May to mid-September) Hot and humid with temperatures ranges from 26oC-33oC (78oF-91oF) and humidity near 85 per cent. Short sleeves and cotton clothes work best, with a lightweight sweater for indoors as restaurants tend to set air-conditioning on high.

Have a hat or umbrella handy. Autumn (late September to early December) Clear and sunny days are the norm in autumn in Hong Kong. Short sleeves and light clothing are the most suitable attire at this time of year. The average temperature ranges from 18oC-28oC (64oF-82oF), humidity about 70 per cent. Winter (mid-December to February) Winter is normally mild with low humidity at 70 per cent. Normally temperature range from 14oC-20oC. Warmer attire is advised. Hong Kong can sometimes be affected by extreme weather conditions.

The government has issued a simple but effective warning system. There are five grades of Tropical Cyclone Warning Signals (signals 1, 3, 8, 9 and 10, with 10 being the highest). However, typhoons rarely pass directly over Hong Kong. Rainstorm warnings are also in operation.

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