Temperature
Warm by day, warm at night.
84°Ftypical May high
Typical range
May climate
May in Hong Kong
China · East Asia
Very humid days average highs in the mid-80s, and some afternoons can feel hot. Nights stay warm in the mid-70s, and this is firmly in the wet season.
Some tradeoffs
Some afternoons can feel hot.
Daytime high
84°F
Lows around 76°F
Rain
Rain most days
Sun
9 h/day
Air feel
Very humid
Sea temp
80°F
Great for swimming
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
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Precipitation
It rains on most days. About 20 wet days, more than in most months.
65%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Cloudier spells limit sunshine.
8.9 hMay sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Very humid air is a major factor this month.
48%May Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHumid airVery humid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In May, afternoons feel about 88° and nights feel near 83°.
ColdCoolComfortableWarmHotSwelteringNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly cloudy skies this month.
24%May Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in May.
7 mphMay Light breeze
Sea temperature
80°FMay sea temp
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical May day
May late afternoons are around 83°F, easing to about 80°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning80°F
Feels 86°F
Rain48%
Cloud75%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityModerate
Midday83°F
Feels 89°F
Rain54%
Cloud77%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon83°F
Feels 88°F
Rain44%
Cloud76%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityModerate
Early evening80°F
Feels 86°F
Rain27%
Cloud75%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowData tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% | Sea°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 67 | 56 | 1.2 | 5 | 8.1 | 70 | 70 |
| Feb | 69 | 58 | 1.6 | 7 | 7.3 | 76 | 70 |
| Mar | 73 | 64 | 2.9 | 11 | 7.5 | 79 | 72 |
| Apr | 79 | 71 | 4.9 | 14 | 8.5 | 81 | 76 |
| May | 84 | 76 | 9.3 | 20 | 8.9 | 83 | 80 |
| Jun | 87 | 80 | 12.3 | 24 | 9.0 | 85 | 83 |
| Jul | 89 | 81 | 9.3 | 22 | 10.5 | 83 | 85 |
| Aug | 88 | 80 | 12.4 | 24 | 9.5 | 84 | 85 |
| Sep | 87 | 79 | 8.4 | 18 | 9.6 | 80 | 84 |
| Oct | 83 | 74 | 3.2 | 7 | 9.8 | 73 | 81 |
| Nov | 77 | 67 | 1.5 | 5 | 8.7 | 71 | 77 |
| Dec | 69 | 58 | 1.1 | 4 | 8.1 | 66 | 73 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 1, 2026
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