Hong Kong · SpringMonth summary
Hong Kong weather in May
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
75°F – 81°F
🌧 Rainy days
70% of days
☀️ Sunshine
9.9h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.2/10
📅 📅 Best month
October (7.9/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Hong Kong in May?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you're willing to accept showers in exchange for lower prices and fewer tourists.
❌ No if: you're planning 100% outdoor activities — rain is frequent.
Our take: Favourable conditions in May (7.2/10). October scores higher but the gap is small.
By trip type
Hong Kong in May by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ⚠️ Possible
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in May
Spring marks the start of the good season in Hong Kong. Temperatures rise (27°F) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. With 70% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. October (7.9/10) is significantly better if possible.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌤️ January | 57°F | 66°F | 19% | 0.0in | 9.0h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌤️ February | 57°F | 68°F | 26% | 0.1in | 8.5h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌦️ March | 64°F | 72°F | 42% | 0.1in | 8.6h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 70°F | 77°F | 54% | 0.2in | 9.2h | 7.3/10 |
| ⛅ May | 75°F | 81°F | 70% | 0.3in | 9.9h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌦️ June | 79°F | 84°F | 91% | 0.5in | 10.0h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ July | 79°F | 86°F | 84% | 0.4in | 11.7h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ August | 79°F | 84°F | 86% | 0.5in | 10.2h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ September | 77°F | 84°F | 72% | 0.4in | 10.7h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 72°F | 81°F | 36% | 0.2in | 10.1h | 7.9/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 66°F | 75°F | 21% | 0.1in | 9.5h | 7.9/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 57°F | 68°F | 11% | 0.0in | 9.0h | 7.6/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In May, Hong Kong averages 81°F, 70% rainy days and 9.9h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.2/10.
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Comparison
May vs October (best month)
The best month is October (score 7.9/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +0°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : -34%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +0.2h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Hong Kong in May
Is May a good time to visit Hong Kong?
May is an acceptable time for Hong Kong (score 7.2/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider October (7.9/10) if possible.
Does it rain a lot in Hong Kong in May?
Yes, 70% of days see rain in May. Plan some indoor activities as backup.
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