Warm
Average highs sit around 29°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
May verdict
Hong Kong, China in May
Weather score46Mixed
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 29°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 5.1h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 298mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
29°C
Rain
298mm
Sun
5.1h
Weather score
46
Mixed
Seasonal climate calendar
TemperatureTemp
RainRain
SunSun
Weather scoreWeather score
Trip feel
Wet
Rainfall averages 298mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 5.1h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Map
Weather map
Compare Hong Kong, China with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May29°C average high
May sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.
Warmest monthsMay to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May298mm average rain
May is wetter than Hong Kong's yearly average, so flexible plans matter more.
Driest monthsJanuary to March and October to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
May5.1 hours average sun
May sits close to Hong Kong's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsJuly to August and October
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Weather score
May46 weather score
May scores below Hong Kong's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsOctober to November
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
