Hong Kong
Hong Kong in May
🌧️ Rainy seasonWarm, humid and very wet.
🎒 Pack: compact umbrella or rain jacket · quick-dry fabrics
Why May scores 6.9What goes into the score
How it works- Weather comfort6.1
- ✓Warm (29°C highs / 25°C lows)
- !Very humid/sticky (dew point 23.5°C)
- !Wet: ~291 mm rain, ~8 heavy-rain days
- Air quality5.9
- !Elevated (PM2.5 ~33 µg/m³)
- Seasonal hazards9.5
- !Flood: ~8 heavy-rain days in an average May
- Safety baseline7.5
- ·Increased caution
| May | Feb | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 6.9 Good | 8.8 Excellent |
| Season | 🌧️ Rainy season | 🌤️ Cool dry season |
| High / low | 29° / 25° | 19° / 15° |
| Rain | 291 mm | 39 mm |
| Humidity | dew pt 24° | dew pt 13° |
| PM2.5 | 33 µg/m³ | 36 µg/m³ |
Typical-month data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis) 2015–2024 (modelled, not a forecast). Temperatures: Hong Kong Observatory weather-station normals. Rainfall: Hong Kong Observatory weather-station normals (national met service).
Holidays & crowdsMay 2027
No long holidaysNo long public-holiday weekends this month. School holidays aren't counted, so check those if you want to avoid family crowds.
Other public holidays: Labor Day (1 May) · The Buddha's Birthday (13 May)
National holidays only; regional holidays and school breaks aren't included. Source: holidays (open-source public-holiday calendar).
Explore Hong KongEvents, sights, food & souvenirs
Check event dates locallyA dense, high-rise city on a harbour in southern China, known for its skyline, dim sum, markets, hiking trails and outlying islands.
Cheung Chau Bun FestivalDate variesLunar calendar - usually late April or May
A Taoist festival with a parade of children on stilts and a bun-scrambling competition up a bun tower.
Why go: Ferries are packed; travel early.
Where: Cheung Chau Island
Dragon Boat FestivalDate variesLunar calendar - 5th day of the 5th month, usually late May or June
Dragon boat races are held at harbours around the territory.
Why go: A public holiday with busy beaches and ferries.
Where: Stanley, Aberdeen, Tai O and other waterfronts
Coming up later
Typhoon seasonDate variesUsually June to October
Typhoons can bring strong winds and heavy rain, shutting transport and businesses.
Why go: Follow Hong Kong Observatory warning signals; ferries and attractions close at high signals.
Where: Territory-wide
Mid-Autumn FestivalDate variesLunar calendar - usually September or early October
Lantern displays and the Tai Hang Fire Dragon Dance, a centuries-old tradition.
Why go: The fire dragon draws large crowds in narrow streets.
Where: Victoria Park and Tai Hang
Chinese New YearDate variesLunar calendar - late January to mid-February, date moves each year
Flower markets, a night parade and celebrations across the city.
Why go: Some small shops and restaurants close for several days.
Where: Victoria Park, Tsim Sha Tsui and citywide
Victoria Peak
The highest point on Hong Kong Island, with famous views over the harbour, reached by the Peak Tram.
💡 Clear days, often in autumn, give the best views.
Star Ferry
A historic ferry across Victoria Harbour between Tsim Sha Tsui and Central or Wan Chai.
Tian Tan Buddha and Po Lin Monastery
A large bronze Buddha on Lantau Island, reached by the Ngong Ping 360 cable car or bus.
Temple Street Night Market
An evening street market in Yau Ma Tei with stalls, street food and fortune tellers.
Man Mo Temple
A 19th-century temple in Sheung Wan with giant hanging incense coils.
Dragon's Back
A ridge hike on Hong Kong Island with sea views, ending near Shek O or Big Wave Bay.
Dim sum
Steamed and fried small dishes such as har gow and char siu bao, eaten with tea.
Roast goose
Crisp-skinned Cantonese roast goose, often served over rice or noodles.
Wonton noodles
Thin egg noodles in broth with shrimp wontons.
Egg tarts
Small custard tarts in shortcrust or puff pastry.
💡 Bakeries and cha chaan teng cafés
Hong Kong milk tea
Strong black tea strained through a cloth and mixed with evaporated milk.
💡 Cha chaan teng (local cafés)
Chinese tea
Pu'er, oolong and other teas.
💡 Tea shops in Sheung Wan and Central
Hong Kong cookies and egg rolls
Butter cookies and crisp egg rolls sold in gift tins.
Tailored clothing
Made-to-measure suits and shirts.
💡 Tailors in Tsim Sha Tsui and Central
Airport transfer Kiwitaxi
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