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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.
A study has found that Hongkongers born during the two strong El Nino events in 1982-83 and 1997-98 could have their life expectancy reduced by five to seven months. Photo: Jelly Tse
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El Nino could cost Hong Kong US$300 billion and shorten life expectancy: study

El Nino phenomenon is ‘persistent driver of health and economic loss’, not just a short-term weather anomaly, study finds.

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Hong Kong issues third frost warning as cold weather expected over weekend

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Hong Kong’s humidity reaches lowest level recorded for single day in January

Under the influence of a winter monsoon, the relative humidity plunged to 17 per cent at 4pm on Thursday.

Hongkongers look for warm clothing to counter the cold weather. Photo: Eugene Lee
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Frost expected on Thursday as Hong Kong temperatures dip amid winter monsoon

Observatory issues frost waning at 4.30pm on Wednesday, says city will experience cold mornings through Friday.

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Winter monsoon to push Hong Kong temperatures to 10 degrees in coming days

Weather is also expected to be very dry, leading to larger daily temperature swings, senior scientific officer says.

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Hong Kong issues cold weather warning as temperatures set to dip to 11 degrees

Observatory also says cold weather will last for a few days as it issued its second warning of 2026.

Pedestrians bundle up against the cold in Central. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong Observatory

Temperatures in Hong Kong to dip to 12 degrees as northeasterly monsoon arrives

Hong Kong Observatory forecasts very dry weather and sharp temperature drop midweek.

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Temperature in Hong Kong falls to 11.4 degrees Celsius, the lowest this winter

Minor flooding expected in coastal areas as Observatory warns that sea levels during high tide on Saturday night will be half a metre higher than usual.

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Hong Kong wakes up to coldest morning so far this winter at 12.9 degrees

‘Temperatures over many areas fell to 12 degrees or below this morning, four to five degrees lower than those of Thursday,’ Observatory says.

Hong Kong on Friday experienced its coldest morning so far this winter. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Mainland China

Hong Kong issues first cold weather warning as temperature to fall to 12 degrees

Cold front moving across coastal areas of Guangdong will bring cooler weather to city in coming days, forecaster says.

Minimum temperatures in urban areas are forecast to be around 12 degrees on Friday and a couple of degrees lower in the New Territories. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong Voices

A fifth-gen shop owner on closing the business despite his umbrella obsession

The 73-year-old owner of Sun Nga Shing Umbrella Store in Sham Shui Po recently announced that he would be closing the family business, which dates back to the Qing dynasty.

Hong Kong Observatory

Chill to deepen on Boxing Day as Hongkongers wake up to cold Christmas

Temperatures on Friday morning will be around 13 degrees in urban areas and generally cold across the New Territories, forecaster says.

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Cool Christmas break for Hong Kong as temperatures to reach as low as 14 degrees

‘The weather will be cloudier over the region with temperatures falling progressively during the Christmas holiday,’ Observatory says.

The minimum temperature on Christmas Day will be 15 degrees as winds from the north strengthen before going as low as 14 degrees on Boxing Day. Photo: Jonathan Wong
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Temperature in Hong Kong to drop to 14 degrees and remain cool till midweek

Cold front is moving across coast of Guangdong province, bringing cooler weather until middle of next week, Observatory says.

A bicyclist guards against the cold in Tai Po on Saturday. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong Observatory

Chilly weekend ahead for Hong Kong as temperatures set to hit 15 degrees

Cold front expected to move across Guangdong’s coast from Saturday, bringing strong winds, few rain patches and significant drop in temperatures.

Video | Hong Kong braces for coldest day so far this autumn

The Hong Kong Observatory says it expects between nine and 17 cold days this winter.

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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.

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The weather in Hong Kong has hit a low of 13.2 degrees Celsius, the coldest temperature so far this autumn. Photo: Jelly Tse
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Weather in Hong Kong will feel colder than 14 degrees Celsius due to wind chill

Forecaster says situation will persist on Wednesday and Thursday, urges residents, especially elderly, to avoid staying outdoors for too long.

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Hong Kong asked to layer up as temperature set to dip to 14 degrees by Wednesday

Observatory adds city is expected to have between nine and 17 cold-weather days, when mercury falls below 12 degrees, this winter.

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Cold front to sweep across Hong Kong on Monday night, bringing low of 15 degrees

It will be windy and notably cooler as temperatures drop even further to 14 degrees by midweek in the city.

Under the influence of the associated intense northeast monsoon and a broad band of clouds, it will be windy and appreciably cooler over the region by midweek. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong Observatory

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

Minimum temperatures expected to fall to 15 degrees on Tuesday, before going to as low as 13 degrees next day.

Residents wrap up warm during last year’s cold weather. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong Observatory

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

Forecaster says northeast monsoon will bring mainly fine weather over next few days, before temperatures drop later.

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Cloudy, windy weather forecast for Hong Kong as storm Fung-wong departs

Observatory cancels the No 1 typhoon warning at 9.40pm and issues the strong monsoon signal.

Mainland China

Hong Kong Observatory issues T1 as Typhoon Fung-wong approaches

Forecaster says it will assess the need to issue T3 on Tuesday night, when Fung-wong is expected to be closest to the city.

Hong Kong issued T1 at 12.20pm on Monday. Photo: Jelly Tse
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Super Typhoon Fung-wong: Hong Kong to issue No 1 warning signal on Monday

Windier conditions and temperatures as low as 20 degrees Celsius forecast as storm passes 400km east of Hong Kong at its closest by midweek.

The hot and dry conditions in Hong Kong are expected to become windier and cooler by midweek as Fung-Wong approaches. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong society

Flooding, leaks and power cuts: how extreme weather hits Hong Kong’s poorest

Survey finds extreme weather has had a ‘wide-ranging and severe impact on the lives and living environment’ of those in subdivided flats.

The Philippines

Severe Tropical Storm Fung-wong to edge closer to Hong Kong next week

Storm expected to enter within 800km of city on Monday next week and reach its closest position on Wednesday.

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