2026 Climate Averages

Weather in Hong Kong in May

It's a rainy period, but great for indoor activities, museums, and lower prices.

Climate Overview

May is a wet time to visit Hong Kong. Hong Kong has a Warm climate with average yearly highs of 28°C, lows of 25°C, and approximately 24 rainy days per month.

Avg High

28°C

Avg Low

25°C

Rainy days

24days

Daylight

13.2h

Is May a good time to visit Hong Kong?

It's a rainy period, but great for indoor activities, museums, and lower prices.

Daylight

Sunrise

5:45 AM

Sunset

6:56 PM

Weather by Month
Monthly weather data
Month High Low Rainy days Condition
January 20°C 15°C 4 Good
February 20°C 15°C 6 Good
March 23°C 19°C 17 Excellent (best)
April 23°C 19°C 12 Excellent (best)
May 28°C 25°C 24 Wet
June 29°C 27°C 30 Wet
July 30°C 27°C 25 Wet
August 29°C 26°C 27 Wet
September 29°C 26°C 30 Wet
October 26°C 22°C 10 Excellent (best)
November 25°C 20°C 4 Excellent (best)
December 20°C 13°C 2 Excellent (best)

Weather data: Open-Meteo Archive (2020-2025) • Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0) • Historical avg. 2020–2025

What to Pack for May

Lightweight clothes, sunglasses, sunscreen, and breathable fabrics.

Climate: Warm
Travel Context Great for outdoor dining and evening strolls.

Planning a trip to Hong Kong?

Common Questions

Is May a good time to visit Hong Kong? +

May is typically Wet for visiting Hong Kong, with average highs of 28°C and around 24 rainy days.

What should I pack for Hong Kong in May? +

With highs of 28°C and lows of 25°C in {month}, we recommend: Lightweight clothes, sunglasses, sunscreen, and breathable fabrics.

Does it rain a lot in Hong Kong in May? +

Hong Kong typically sees around 24 rainy days in May.

How many hours of daylight are there in Hong Kong in May? +

In May, Hong Kong gets approximately 13.2 hours of daylight per day.

Is May peak season in Hong Kong? +

No, May is not peak season in Hong Kong. Expect better value on accommodation and fewer tourists.

What is the best month to visit Hong Kong? +

The best months to visit Hong Kong are October, November, December, March, April, when the weather is optimal for sightseeing.

Weather Data: Based on 2020–2025 historical climate data from Open-Meteo

Solar calculations: SunCalc (timezone: Asia/Hong_Kong)

Last Updated: January 2026

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