Hong Kong prepares for ‘start of winter’ as cold front nears, temperature to dip to 17 degrees Celsius on Monday
- Forecaster says cold front expected to move across southern China coast from Sunday night to Monday morning, signalling start of winter
- Public advised to wear adequately warm clothing as temperature set to fall significantly from maximum of 29 degrees to a low of 17 degrees

Hong Kong is expecting a drop in temperature next week to a low of 17 degrees Celsius (62.6 degrees Fahrenheit) on Monday, with a cold front approaching southern China.
The easterly airstream affecting the coast of Guangdong will bring weak winds on Friday and Saturday, leading to a relatively warm weekend before the arrival of colder weather, according to the Observatory.
The cold front is expected to move across the coast of southern China from Sunday night to Monday morning, signalling the “start of winter” – a solar term marking 24-hour periods in traditional Chinese calendars.
The temperature is expected to fall significantly from a maximum of 29 degrees to a low of 17 degrees from Sunday to Monday. The Observatory reminded the public to wear adequately warm clothing.

The forecaster predicted a temperature range of 16 degrees to 25 degrees next week, adding it would be cool and windy with a few rain patches, given the influence of the northeast monsoon. Dry conditions are also expected next week.