What is the weather like in Hong Kong in May?

Expect temperatures between 24°C and 28°C with 55% average rain probability and about 8 hours of sunshine daily.

What is the weather like in Hong Kong in May?

Hong Kong in May scores 56/100 based on 30 years of climate data. Decent conditions for most activities.

Who should visit Hong Kong in May?

May in Hong Kong is ideal for: Cultural tourists, Business travelers.

Hong Kong Weather in May | 30-Year Forecast

Avg High

28°C

Hottest around day 31

Avg Low

24°C

Coolest around day 1

Rainy Days

31days

55% avg rain chance

Sunshine

8hrs/day

Spring season

Sea Temperature in May

South China Sea(南海)

26.6°C

Monthly Average

Water Feel

🌴Tropical

Perfect for swimming and water sports

Swim Rating

✅Excellent for swimming

Based on average sea surface temperature

Body of Water

South China Sea

南海

Hong Kong coastline

Essential Travel Info for Hong Kong

🗓️ Best Time to Visit 📖 Travel Guide 🍴 Food Guide

Currency

HKD

$ Hong Kong dollar

Language

English

+1 more

Driving

Left side

Connect

Postal services are provided byHongkong ...

Travel Intelligence

Exclusive flight analytics & health data for Hong Kong

Smart Flight Estimator

Airport-to-Airport Logistics

unlock smart flight estimates

Add your home location in settings to see airport details.

Flight Connectivity Analysis

Airport traffic data & seasonal patterns

Major Hub

100/ 100

Traffic Index

Extremely busy airport

Peak Daily Arrivals

slots per day

Peak

Aug

Low

Mar

Monthly Traffic Distribution

461

Jan

472

Feb

460

Mar

472

Apr

492

May

971

Jun

1039

Jul

1138

Aug

967

Sep

1004

Oct

779

Nov

1115

Dec

Traffic Level

Low Season

Key Connections

Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan (TPE)

Shanghai Pudong (PVG)

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK)

Tokyo Narita (NRT)

Manila Ninoy Aquino (MNL)

Is May a Good Time to Visit Hong Kong?

👌Decent conditions for most activities(56/100)

Short Answer

Storm season alert for Hong Kong in May: beyond the 28°C, 55% rain averages, hurricane risk requires travel insurance and schedule flexibility.

Decision Factors

Typhoon season active

Western Pacific zone - expect potential typhoon activity

Warm tropical seas

26.6°C sea temperature - Tropical Bath

Poor air quality: Unhealthy

Unhealthy. Everyone should reduce outdoor activities.

Very high humidity

87% average humidity

Frequent rainfall expected

55% chance of rain - pack waterproofs

Plenty of sunshine

8.3h of sunshine daily

Good For

🏛️
Cultural tourists
Comfortable conditions for exploring museums and sites
💼
Business travelers
Climate-controlled meetings unaffected by weather

Who Should Avoid

👴
Elderly travelers
87% humidity creates difficult conditions
🥾
Outdoor enthusiasts
55% rain probability disrupts outdoor activities
📸
Photographers
76% cloud cover limits natural light opportunities
💑
Honeymoon couples
Wedding score only 72/100 - better months available

"According to 30YearWeather's analysis of 30 years of NASA POWER satellite data,Hong Kong in May averages 28°C with 55% precipitation probability."

📊 Source: 30YearWeather.com🛰️ Data: NASA POWER (1991-2021)View Methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions: Hong Kong in May

What are the temperatures in Hong Kong in May?

Daytime highs average 28°C, nights drop to 24°C. Temperatures remain fairly consistent.

How many rainy days in Hong Kong in May?

Expect around 31 days with measurable rainfall. Definitely pack rain gear.

What to wear in Hong Kong in May?

Comfortable casual wear with a light jacket for evenings.

Is May peak season in Hong Kong?

This is off-peak season. Expect lower prices and fewer crowds.

Hong Kong Weather in May