Temperatures to drop to 4 degrees Celsius in Hong Kong this weekend, as winter monsoon approaches

A winter monsoon is set to arrive in coastal areas this evening, bringing gale force winds

Temperatures are expected to fall to 10 degrees in most urban areas on Saturday night, then reach as low as 4 degrees in parts of the New Territories by Sunday

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The city’s residents can expect a chilly weekend. Photo: Elson Li

Published: 6:59pm, 16 Dec 2022Updated: 7:02pm, 16 Dec 2022

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The Hong Kong Observatory issued a cold weather warning on Friday with an intense winter monsoon expected to arrive in coastal areas in the evening and temperatures to drop to 4 degrees Celsius (39 Fahrenheit) in some parts of the city over the weekend.

The warning came into force at 4.20pm with the forecaster saying temperatures would drop to around 10 degrees in urban areas on Saturday night and a few degrees lower in the New Territories and on high ground.

As the monsoon brings cold air to the city, temperatures will fall to 8 to 9 degrees in urban areas on Sunday and Monday. The mercury may plummet to as low as 4 degrees in Ta Kwu Ling and 5 degrees in areas such as Sheung Shui and Shek Kong.

A winter monsoon will bring strong winds and a sharp drop in temperature. Photo: Elson Li

The forecaster advised residents to wear warm clothes and ensure adequate indoor ventilation.