Hong Kong
Hong Kong in May: weather, sea & travel advice
This month's data profile
Rain shapes the decision
Hong Kong in May is climatically well suited to beach holidays and family holidays. The average daily high is around 29 °C, and the sea is about 26 °C. With about 19 rainy days it is very wet.
Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Rank among 12 monthly averages
63/100 · #8
Warmth
#5
Dryness
#9
Sun
#5
Sea warmth
#6
Published best categories: Beach
Hong Kong · MayPhoto: Diliff · CC BY-SA 3.0Climate facts
- Average high
- 29 °C
- Average low
- 24 °C
- Sea
- 26 °C
- Rainy days (est.)
- 19 rainy days (est.)
- Sun (est.)
- 6 h/day
- Humidity
- 84 %
Climate evidence with direct month comparison
The highlighted row is the selected month. Precipitation total and rainy days are separate monthly averages.
| Month | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Rainy days (est.) | Precipitation mm | Sun h/day (est.) | Humidity % | Wind m/s | Sea °C | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April | 26 | 21 | 13 | 128 | 5.0 | 82 | 3.5 | 23 | 74 |
| May (selected) | 29 | 24 | 19 | 211 | 5.8 | 84 | 3.2 | 26 | 63 |
| June | 30 | 26 | 23 | 306 | 6.0 | 86 | 3.5 | 28 | 55 |
How do the previous and next months compare?
Baseline: May (63/100)
Positive and negative values show the change from the selected month.
| Score Δ | Average high Δ | Average low Δ | Rainy days Δ | Rain Δ | Sun Δ | Humidity Δ | Wind Δ | Sea Δ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April | +11 | -2.2 °C | -3.2 °C | -5.5 | -83 mm | -0.8 h | -2.3 % | +0.2 m/s | -2.9 °C |
| June | -8 | +1 °C | +2.3 °C | +4.3 | +95.5 mm | +0.2 h | +2.6 % | +0.3 m/s | +2.1 °C |
All twelve months in context
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Frequently asked questions
How warm is Hong Kong in May?
The average daily high is around 29 °C, with an average daily low of about 24 °C.
Can you swim in Hong Kong in May?
The sea is about 26 °C (warm).
Does it rain a lot in Hong Kong in May?
The curated estimate is about 19 rainy days per month, not a directly measured long-term average. Total precipitation averages around 211 mm for the month. A rainy day does not mean all-day rain.
When is the best time to visit Hong Kong?
By the climate score, March, October, November and December are the strongest months for Hong Kong. For a beach trip: April, May, October and November. May is not among them.