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| HONG KONG CLIMATE AND WEATHER |
Hong Kong has a subtropical climate with varying degrees in temperature. Below is a generic guide to Hong Kong's various seasons that will aid you as to what clothes you'll require on a visit to this fascinating island and its surrounding jurisdictions.
 Spring |
(March - mid-May):rainy and cool ; Temperature and humidity rising. Jackets or sweaters suggested. Average temperature: 23°C (73°F), humidity around 82%, sea temperature, 22.3° C (72° F). |
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| Summer |
| (late May - mid-September): Hot and humid. Temperature may rise to 33°C (91 °F) with humidity up to around 90%. . Shirtsleeves, cotton clothing, a sweater for indoors and an umbrella for outside suggested Average temperature: 28°C (82°F), humidity 80%, sea temperature 28°C (82°F). |
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| Autumn |
| (late September - early December): cool and dry ; temperature and humidity drop. Clear sunny days. Shirtsleeves to sweaters and light jackets suggested. Average temperature: 23°C (73°F), humidity 72%, sea temperature 17°C (63°F). |
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| Winter |
| (late December- February): Cool with low humidity. Suits, light woollens and sometimes overcoats suggested. Average temperature: 17°C (62°F), humidity 72%, sea temperature 17°C (63°F). |
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| Typhoon Season |
Typhoon season normally begins in June and ends in September. There are at least two or three typhoons that hit Hong Kong or at least affect the weather of the territory. The Royal Observatory of Hong Kong is responsible for informing the mass media when a typhoon alert is hoisted. A number 1 signal means there is a typhoon which has a possibility of heading towards the general direction of Hong Kong. A number 3 signal says that a typhoon is less than 1000 km away and heading towards the general direction of Hong Kong. Some ferry services may be suspended. A number 8 signal says that the typhoon is hitting Hong Kong. At this point, all businesses close and many public transit services are suspended, including all ferry services, many bus and tram routes, and the overhead sections of the MTR. If you happen to be in Hong Kong when the number 8 signal is hoisted, stay indoors! Signal numbers 9 and 10 mean a monster hurricane is hitting Hong Kong. Fortunately, signals 9 and 10 have not been put up in many years. |
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