Weather in Hong Kong, Hong Kong in May
In an average May, Hong Kong sees a daily high around 28°C and a low around 24°C, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 28°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 26°C to 31°C |
| Average low | 24°C |
| Typical low range | 22°C to 26°C |
| Average daily precipitation | 8 mm |
May records
The most extreme May on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total May accumulation.
High
Highest
35°C
2018-05-31
Lowest
22°C
1981-05-04
Low
Highest
28°C
2021-05-24
Lowest
15°C
1984-05-06
Feels-like
Highest
53°C
2023-05-30
Lowest
22°C
1981-05-04
Humidity
Highest
25.9 g/m³
2021-05-31
Lowest
10.7 g/m³
1994-05-05
Wind
Highest
70 km/h
1989-05-20
Lowest
6 km/h
2026-05-30
Precip
Wettest
463 mm
2022
Driest
78 mm
1995
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