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Latest news and updates on Hong Kong's weather, covering typhoon warnings, black rain alerts, flooding, heatwaves and the impact of extreme weather events and climate change on the city.
People make the most of the hot weather across the city’s major beaches during the Easter long weekend. Photo: Sam Tsang
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Crowds bask in sunshine as temperatures exceed 33 degrees in Hong Kong

Observatory says warm weather set to continue for next few days before becoming unsettled in latter part of week.

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Hong Kong temperatures set to reach 30 degrees Celsius on Monday

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Hong Kong hits 33 degrees Celsius, haze set to last until later this week

Forecaster says temperatures are highest so far this year, while doctor warns residents in high-risk groups to reduce outdoor activities.

Swimmers catch some rays in Repulse Bay as Hong Kong swelters on the hottest day of the year so far. Photo: Sam Tsang
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The four pumping machines are capable of draining the equivalent of an Olympic-sized swimming pool every hour.

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Hazy skies expected to remain in Hong Kong for several days

Observatory says city experienced its driest April morning since 1984.

Air pollution reduces the views at Hong Kong’s famed Victoria Harbour. Photo: Eugene Lee
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Thunderstorms disrupt Hong Kong ferry services to mainland China

Observatory warns of heavy rain and potentially violent gusts across the region.

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Hong Kong to test flood scheme at 5 road sections hit by 2023 rainstorm chaos

Warning signs, wading lines and flood monitoring devices will be used at five low-lying road sections under pilot scheme.

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Severe squally thunderstorms expected in Hong Kong this weekend

Temperatures will drop to as low as 18 degrees on Saturday and 17 degrees on Sunday.

Saturday’s weather will be cloudy with occasional showers, and some areas will experience heavier downpours and squally thunderstorms. Photo: Jelly Tse
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Cool weekend ahead for Hong Kong as cold front moves across southern China

Hong Kong Observatory says temperatures on Saturday will reach as low as 19 degrees Celsius before hitting minimum of 18 degrees on Sunday.

Foggy and drizzly weather over Victoria Harbour on April 5. Photo: Eugene Lee
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Low visibility as fog blankets Hong Kong amid band of rain and clouds

Forecaster says weather will largely be cloudy and rainy next week, under the influence of upper-air disturbances.

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Cold weather in Hong Kong to carry on into Tuesday, Observatory says

Cold weather warning issued at 9.45pm on Saturday has remained in force for more than 38 hours.

Accidents and personal safety

Up to 60% of Hong Kong landslides on private slopes related to poor upkeep

Authorities warn higher drainage capacity for slopes needed, with more extreme weather expected in the future.

Rescuers on site during a landslide at The Peak in 2023. Photo: Xiaomei Chen

Hong Kong issues cold weather warning, with mercury set to fall to 12 degrees

Temperatures expected to range between 12 and 16 degrees on Sunday.

Betty Mak, a scientific officer at the Observatory, explained that while cold weather warnings were uncommon in March, they were not rare. Photo: Dickson Lee
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Fog forecast in Hong Kong on Friday, visibility below 500 metres in some areas

Marine authorities urge vessels to travel at safe speeds and exercise extreme caution.

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Hong Kong set for cooler weekend, with temperatures to reach low of 16 degrees

Observatory says ‘weather will be cool with one or two rain patches over region during the weekend’ due to influence of northeast monsoon.

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5 to 8 typhoons expected to skirt past Hong Kong this year

Observatory director Chan Pak-wai also predicts longer-than-usual typhoon season that could continue well into November.

Hong Kong’s coming typhoon season could continue into November. Photo: Elson Li
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Hongkongers wake up to cool weather, as temperatures fall to 15 degrees Celsius

Strong winds also expected, with temperatures set to reach a high of about 21 degrees.

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Narrow escape for Hong Kong platform worker left swinging in strong wind

Video clip shows gondola swinging in strong wind in Tin Shui Wai as worker grips railings and ropes in lashing rain.

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The worker shouted for help as the gondola swung around in the wind. Photo: Threads /@jennytcl_art

Hong Kong visibility falls below 3km as humidity lingers ahead of cold snap

Forecaster says visibility to remain low on Saturday too as humid easterly airstream hits coast of Guangdong.

Visibility in Hong Kong will be low on Friday and Saturday. Photo: Eugene Lee
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Cold weekend ahead for Hong Kong, with temperatures to dip to low of 15 degrees

Observatory says showers, thunderstorms expected in a few areas on Saturday, with mercury dipping further to 14 degrees Celsius on Monday.

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Warm week in Hong Kong expected before temperature dips again over weekend

Mercury will register between 18 and 26 degrees Celsius from Monday to Friday before dipping to as low as 15 degrees over weekend.

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Hong Kong Observatory predicts warmer, drier spring than usual

‘Along with forecasts from global climate models, it is expected that the temperature throughout spring will be normal to above-normal,’ Observatory says.

The forecaster has said that temperatures from March to May would be “normal to above normal”. Photo: Sam Tsang
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Hong Kong issues another cold weather alert as temperatures drop

Forecaster urges elderly residents and chronically ill people to take ‘appropriate measures’ to protect themselves.

Schoolchildren brave the cold and rainy weather at The Peak. Photo: Nora Tam

Hong Kong issues cold weather warning with temperatures set to dip again

Cold weather expected to set in on Thursday night and persist into the following morning.

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Hong Kong records drier first 2 months of 2025, with 42% less rain

Residents can also expect colder weather ahead with temperatures set to drop to 13 degrees Celsius on Friday, Observatory says.

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