Weather /

Hong Kong

Related Topics:
Hong Kong’s Article 23 national security law
life after quarantine
Lunar
US-China trade war
Hong Kong housing
Huawei Technologies
Crime in Hong Kong
MTR Corporation
Hong Kong localism and independence
The weather in Hong Kong has hit a low of 13.2 degrees Celsius, the coldest temperature so far this autumn. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong weather

Hong Kong registers low of 13.2 degrees Celsius, coldest so far this autumn

The Observatory attributes cooler weather to ‘intense’ northeast monsoon, and temperatures could be one to two degrees lower in New Territories.

videocam
Hong Kong weather

Hongkongers told to brace for temperatures as low as 13 degrees early next week

Hong Kong weather

Hongkongers to feel the chill as temperatures set to dip to 16 degrees next week

Hong Kong weather

Fengshen: hot weather back by weekend as Hong Kong lowers all typhoon signals

Temperatures will hit a maximum of 30 degrees Celsius over the weekend, Observatory says.

Severe Tropical Storm Fengshen has skirted Hong Kong and is gradually moving away from the city. Photo: Eugene Lee
Severe Tropical Storm Fengshen has skirted Hong Kong and is gradually moving away from the city. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong weather

Fengshen: Hong Kong may issue T3 typhoon signal between 5pm and 7pm on Monday

Forecaster also issues strong monsoon signal as local winds strengthen.

Hong Kong weather

Clouds form ‘rainbow stairway to heaven’ in skies above Hong Kong

Forecaster says phenomenon witnessed earlier this month is ‘result of collaboration between distrails and iridescent clouds’.

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Hong Kong weather

Hong Kong’s ‘cold dew’ days are not cool any more. Why?

Low-income residents will suffer first as temperatures rise, former Observatory chief says.

6
Hong Kong had between 52 and 54 “very hot” days annually from 2021 to 2024. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong had between 52 and 54 “very hot” days annually from 2021 to 2024. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong weather

Hong Kong could issue T1 warning on Friday night as Tropical Storm Matmo nears

Weather expected to be windy with squally showers over coast of southern China during the weekend under influence of Matmo, forecaster says.

Super Typhoon Ragasa

Tseung Kwan O restaurants need millions for repairs after Ragasa lashes Hong Kong

Owners of waterfront restaurants in Tseung Kwan O were already struggling with business downturn and say typhoon was like blow from ‘Thor’s Hammer’.

videocam
9
Super Typhoon Ragasa

Super Typhoon Ragasa: Hong Kong’s coastal low-lying areas hit by floodwaters

Authorities say they received 22 reports of flooding as of late afternoon.

videocam
Homes and shops are flooded in Tai O. Photos: Eugene Lee
Super Typhoon Ragasa

When a typhoon hits Hong Kong

What happens when a typhoon hits Hong Kong? From the science behind a T10 signal to how the city copes, this story explores the anatomy of a storm and its impact on the city.

When a typhoon hits Hong Kong
Hong Kong weather

Hong Kong to fall in ‘dangerous semicircle’ of ‘king of storms’ Ragasa: experts

Meteorologists say Ragasa’s projected path resembles Mangkhut’s and Hato’s, but could bring even more violent winds and cause greater damage.

Swimming

‘Do not swim’, Hong Kong Observatory says – but Tolo Harbour race goes ahead

Organiser denies thunderstorm warning was in place, after 600 swimmers take part despite flooding alert in Tai Po area.

12
Hong Kong weather

Super Typhoon Ragasa: Hong Kong braces as record wind speeds of 220km/h forecast

Hong Kong set to raise T1 typhoon signal as government prepares for ‘serious threats’ posed by looming storm.

15
A man walks through the West Kowloon Cultural District in the rain on Saturday. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong weather

Hong Kong’s Cathay keeps eye on looming storm Ragasa as T3 remains in force

Tropical Storm Mitag makes landfall, with the No 3 typhoon signal remaining in force overnight.

videocam
4
Hong Kong’s weather forecaster has issued the No 3 typhoon warning signal as Tropical Storm Mitag edges closer. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong’s weather forecaster has issued the No 3 typhoon warning signal as Tropical Storm Mitag edges closer. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong weather

Hong Kong to keep T1 signal in effect as tropical depression edges closer

Circulation of tropical depression is relatively small and it will maintain a distance of about 300km or more from Hong Kong for most of Thursday, forecaster says.

Hong Kong weather

Hong Kong could issue T1 warning between Wednesday night, Thursday morning

Observatory says low-pressure area has intensified into tropical depression and will enter within 800km of Hong Kong no later than Wednesday.

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Hong Kong weather

Hong Kong issues T3 typhoon warning signal at 2.40am on Sunday

Tropical cyclone will intensify progressively and skirt around 200km to the southwest of Hong Kong on Monday morning, forecaster says.

5
A woman enjoys the clear views from the top of Lion Rock. Photo: Karma Lo
A woman enjoys the clear views from the top of Lion Rock. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong weather

All typhoon signals in Hong Kong to be cancelled at 12.10pm as cyclone departs

Weather forecaster says No 1 typhoon warning will be replaced by strong monsoon signal as Kajiki moves across waters south of Hainan Island.

Hong Kong weather

Hong Kong cancels all rainstorm warnings less than 2 hours after class suspensions

Morning and whole-day classes were suspended at 5.30am when red rainstorm warning signal was still in effect; afternoon classes to proceed.

28
Hong Kong weather

Hong Kong issued 51 rainstorm signals for 2025 so far, beating whole-year record

Veteran meteorologist warns that global warming could mean more instances of extreme wet weather in Hong Kong are likely to occur in long run.

Pedestrians in Sai Ying Pun brave the rain on Tuesday. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong weather

Downpours hit parts of Hong Kong as first black rainstorm signal of year issued

Eastern and Southern districts bear brunt of the deluge, with highest-level black signal in force for almost two hours on Tuesday morning.

videocam
9
An underground parking space in Chai Wan has been flooded with water. Photo: May Tse
An underground parking space in Chai Wan has been flooded with water. Photo: May Tse
Hong Kong weather

Why do Hong Kong typhoon signals usually go out at 20 minutes past or to the hour?

About 93 per cent of all warnings for past 10 typhoons were issued at 20 minutes past or to the hour by Hong Kong Observatory, Post finds.

Hong Kong weather

Hong Kong may issue T8 warning on Sunday as tropical cyclone edges closer

Observatory will issue No 1 warning as early as Friday before potentially increasing it, with cyclone set to enter within 800km of the city.

8
Hong Kong weather

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
Help preserve 120 years of quality journalism.
SUPPORT NOW