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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.
last updated:
9 September, 2024
Pedestrians dressed up for the cold in Lok Fu. Photo: Jelly Tse
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Hong Kong temperature dips to 11 degrees Celsius, the coldest this winter

Hong Kong Observatory predicts a slight rise in temperatures over next few days as winter monsoon is replaced by easterly airstream.

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Hongkongers can expect frost on high ground, New Territories on Sunday

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Hong Kong issues first cold weather warning of 2025 as temperatures set to fall

Temperatures forecast to be around 11 degrees in urban areas over the weekend and may drop to seven degrees or below in the New Territories.

Temperatures are expected to dip starting on Thursday. Photo: Nora Tam
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Temperatures in Hong Kong will dip to 12 degrees Celsius on Friday: Observatory

Mercury dip due to approaching winter monsoon, with temperature difference between day and night over inland areas to be ‘rather large’.

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Hong Kong to have warmer, drier weather in coming 3 months: Observatory

City’s forecaster also notes that last month was slightly warmer than normal and almost without rain.

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Temperatures to fall in Hong Kong over weekend

Mercury to fall to as low as 14 degrees Celsius as monsoon approaches, Observatory says.

People gather along the Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront. With the monsoon moderating early next week, temperatures are due to climb back up to between 16 and 21 degrees Celsius. Photo: Jelly Tse
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Temperatures in Hong Kong to drop to 12 degrees Celsius on Sunday

Mercury expected to fall even lower in the New Territories, Observatory says.

Hongkongers feel the chill as city logs lowest temperature so far this winter

Hong Kong Observatory says minimum temperature recorded at its headquarters in Tsim Sha Tsui is 11.9 degrees Celsius.

Hong Kong Observatory issues first cold weather warning of this winter

Temperatures expected to drop to as low as 12 degrees Celsius on Friday.

The Observatory says the weather will be cool in the morning and at night over coastal areas in the beginning and middle of next week. Photo: Nora Tam
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Hongkongers wake up to winter’s chilliest day as mercury dips to 13 degrees

Observatory records lowest temperatures so far this season in urban areas, while mercury fell to below 6 degrees on city’s tallest peak.

Residents have been urged to wrap up warm amid the cool weather. Photo: Sam Tsang

Hong Kong temperatures drop to lowest levels so far this winter at 13.8 degrees

Forecaster expects weather to remain cold on Sunday before the mercury gradually rises next week.

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Temperatures in Hong Kong to drop to 12 degrees Celsius this weekend

Hong Kong Observatory says the cold weather may break the record for the lowest temperature so far this winter.

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Temperatures in Hong Kong dip to lowest levels so far this winter at 16 degrees

Observatory attributes cool weather along coast of Guangdong to ‘fresh to strong’ northeast monsoon affecting the area.

Temperatures are expected to dip again at the end of the week. Photo: Sam Tsang

Hong Kong braces for cooler weather as mercury set to dip to 16 degrees Celsius

Temperatures expected to range between 18 and 23 degrees on Saturday and fall to 16 degrees on Sunday, forecaster says.

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Elderly Hongkongers urged to prepare for winter as cold front set to hit

‘Temperatures will fall progressively over coast of Guangdong in next couple of days, and weather will become fine and dry,’ Observatory says.

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Tremors felt in Hong Kong as earthquake strikes Taiwan

Observatory receives more than 10 reports from residents of minor shaking as magnitude 4.7 quake hits south-southwest of Jiayi.

The Tsim Sha Tsui promenade. The Observatory said initial estimates placed the local intensity at II on the Modified Mercalli Intensity Scale, meaning the tremors could be felt by people at rest or on upper floors of buildings. Photo: Nora Tam

Hong Kong temperatures set to drop to 14 degrees Celsius next week as monsoon nears

Intense monsoon expected to hit coast of southern China from Monday, but weather will be fine over weekend, Observatory says.

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Cool, wet for Hongkongers on Thursday but temperature set to rise in coming days

Mercury dips to 17 degrees Celsius in urban areas on Thursday morning.

Storm Man-yi: Hong Kong to cancel T1 signal at 10.10pm but wet weather to persist

Weather will remain cloudy with a few rain patches even as Man-yi weakens and departs, Observatory says.

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Tourists enjoy a breezy stroll along the Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront. Photo: May Tse
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Climate change may have played role in record number of super typhoons: expert

Northwest region of Pacific Ocean has generated 25 named tropical storms this year, up from 19 recorded during typhoon season in 2023.

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The Tsim Sha Tsui promenade during last week’s signal 8 warning over Toraji. Photo: May Tse
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Parts of Hong Kong flood as Severe Tropical Storm Man-yi nears

Observatory says No 1 warning will be in place until 10am on Tuesday, and likelihood of issuing higher signal is ‘relatively low’.

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Storm Man-yi: Hong Kong Observatory to issue T1 signal as early as 6am on Monday

Forecaster says possibility of higher signal being issued will depend on distance between Man-yi and Pearl River Delta, among other factors.

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Super Typhoon Man-yi barrels towards Hong Kong but will weaken as it nears

Forecaster unsure on level of typhoon warning expected as storm moves closer on Monday.

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Hongkongers can expect more rainy conditions next week. Photo: Jonathan Wong
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Four simultaneously active tropical cyclones on November 11, (from left) Yinxing, Toraji, Usagi, and Man-yi, the first occurrence since 1951. Photo: Handout
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Severe Typhoon Man-yi: Hong Kong Observatory warns of flooding next week

Man-yi expected to enter within 800km of the city between Sunday night and Monday morning.

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