The weather in May in Hong Kong
It's hot in May in Hong Kong with an average temperature of 30°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 28°C to a high of 33°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 23°C and 27°C.
Looking for sun? May isn’t a good month to be in Hong Kong. The temperature is nice, but there’s too much chance of rain.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in May for Hong Kong, Hong Kong. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.
Temperature records
With 37°C in 2023, Hong Kong reached the highest temperature in May over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 20°C in 2022. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 16°C to a highest value of 29°C.
Water temperature
The water temperature at Hong Kong is 27°C this month. Nice and warm for a swim.
Rainfall amount
In May, there is an average of 280 mm of precipitation, spread over 23 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.
Daily weather in May for Hong Kong
Click on any day in May to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Hong Kong. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
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May weather comparison
Hong Kong | New York | |
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Average temperature | 30°C | 22°C |
Max. temperature | 33°C | 28°C |
Min. temperature | 23°C | -5°C |
Total precipitation | 280 mm | 105 mm |
Rainy days | 23 days | 14 days |
Start of May
The month of May starts in Hong Kong with hot temps, averaging around 29°C during the day and nights around 24°C.
Mid May
By mid-May, daytime temps rise to around 31°C, with nights around 26°C. There’s a high chance of precipitation during this time.
End of May
By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Hong Kong is around 32°C, while nighttime temps are about 27°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 8 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
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Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in May in Hong Kong, Hong Kong. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in May in Hong Kong
Temperature in May in Hong Kong over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in May in Hong Kong, Hong Kong. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Daily Precipitation in May in Hong Kong
Total precipitation in May in Hong Kong over the years
Daily UV index in May in Hong Kong
This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Hong Kong, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
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Average weather in Hong Kong by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Hong Kong. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.