What type of climate is Hong Kong?

Hong Kong's climate is sub-tropical, tending towards temperate for nearly half the year. During November and December there are pleasant breezes, plenty of sunshine and comfortable temperatures.

Does Hong Kong have all 4 seasons?

Hong Kong has a subtropical climate with four seasons, and weather strongly influenced by two monsoons: the north-northeast monsoon from October to March and the south-southwest monsoon from April to September. Spring – from February to April – is warm and humid, with average temperatures of around 23°C (73°F).

Is Hong Kong cold in winter?

The climate of Hong Kong is subtropical, with very mild winters and hot, rainy, and muggy summers. Winter, from December to February, is very mild, with lows around 15 °C (59 °F) and highs around 20 °C (68 °F). … Occasionally, it can even get cold, with lows around 5 °C (41 °F) and highs around 10 °C (50 °F).

What’s the coldest it gets in Hong Kong?

January

Does Hong Kong have snow?

Winter weather in Hong Kong (mid-December to February) is noticeably cooler than the city's other seasons but is nevertheless mild. Snow is unheard of in Hong Kong, and frost occurs only once or twice a year—don't expect a white Hong Kong Christmas.

Why is Hong Kong so cold?

'It's not humidity – it's the wind' The HKO explains that water vapour in the air actually conducts less heat than dry air, challenging the belief that humidity always makes Hong Kong's weather more insufferable. Instead, the wind chill factor is the most influential contributor to how cold one feels.

Did it ever snow in HK?

Has it ever snowed in Hong Kong? Owing to its subtropical climate, snow is very rare in Hong Kong. During the winter months the climate does lean towards temperate, however, and urban areas do sometimes experience lower temperatures of around 50 degrees Fahrenheit (10 degrees Celsius).