Hongkongers have been treated to consecutive days of milder weather this week – a sign that autumn has, at long last, arrived in the city. While the mercury has hovered between 20 and 24 degrees Celsius on most days, with breezy winds wafting through for that added cool, we might be talking scarves and proper coats as soon as next week.
According to the Hong Kong Observatory (HKO), Hong Kong will brace for a notable drop in temperature early next week as a dry northeast monsoon is expected to roll in over the weekend. It will bring fine weather and a significant chill with it when it reaches the coast of Guangdong on Monday night. Tuesday and Wednesday will be the days to watch out for as the mercury is forecasted to plunge to 15 and 13 degrees Celsius, respectively, with a high of 20 degrees Celsius on Tuesday and 18 degrees Celsius on Wednesday. Humidity levels will be lowered as well, reaching a comfortably dry 35 to 60 percent, and wind force is expected to be brisk and strong at times offshore.
For those who love the cold, this will come as welcome news after what has felt like an especially hot, humid, and prolonged summer season, with tropical cyclones and heavy rainstorms continuously battering the city. Unfortunately, this autumnal influx of cool weather is not predicted to last for more than a few days, as the temperature is forecasted to steadily climb back up again to a high around the mid-20 by the following Saturday.
No matter – we’ll take whatever chance we can get to dress up in layers and dust off our boots and outerwear before they get completely consumed by moths in our closets!
Keep an eye on the weather and temperature forecast on HKO’s website.
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