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Hong Kong in May

Find out everything about the water temperature in Hong Kong in May. Average, minimum and maximum recorded temperatures as well as daily temperature in May for the last two years. Compare the current month's sea temperature data with other months of the year.
Water temperature in May
Minimum:

73.5 °F

Average:

78.6 °F

Maximum:

84.9 °F

Sea water temperature in Hong Kong in May

In the city of Hong Kong, the month of May is a great time for swimming. The minimum recorded temperature during this month was 73.5°F on May 1, 2016, with an average temperature being 78.6°F and a maximum temperature reaching 84.9°F on May 24, 2021.

The watter temperature range during this month provides a satisfying and enjoyable experience in the water. In May, the sea temperature remains relatively stable. The average temperature stays close to 78.6°F throughout the month, with minimal changes.
Date 10 years average 2024 2023
May 1 75.6°F 76.6°F 75.2°F
May 2 75.8°F 76.4°F 74.6°F
May 3 76.0°F 76.5°F 75.0°F
May 4 76.3°F 76.6°F 75.4°F
May 5 76.4°F 76.7°F 76.4°F
May 6 76.9°F 76.8°F 76.4°F
May 7 77.2°F 77.0°F 77.4°F
May 8 77.5°F 77.1°F 77.2°F
May 9 77.9°F 77.5°F 77.5°F
May 10 77.9°F 78.0°F 77.2°F
May 11 78.1°F 78.2°F 77.4°F
May 12 77.9°F 78.0°F 77.3°F
May 13 78.0°F 78.1°F 77.5°F
May 14 78.3°F 78.4°F 77.5°F
May 15 78.6°F 78.2°F 77.3°F
May 16 78.9°F 78.5°F 75.9°F
May 17 79.0°F 78.5°F 75.9°F
May 18 78.9°F 78.3°F 76.9°F
May 19 79.0°F 78.2°F 77.7°F
May 20 79.5°F 78.4°F 79.4°F
May 21 79.6°F 78.4°F 79.7°F
May 22 79.9°F 78.5°F 80.3°F
May 23 79.9°F 78.6°F 81.1°F
May 24 79.9°F 78.7°F 81.1°F
May 25 80.0°F 78.4°F 81.0°F
May 26 80.1°F 78.7°F 80.4°F
May 27 80.2°F 79.4°F 80.0°F
May 28 80.5°F 79.6°F 79.9°F
May 29 80.6°F 79.8°F 80.1°F
May 30 81.2°F 79.5°F 82.2°F
May 31 81.8°F 79.6°F 84.3°F

Sea water temperature in Hong Kong by month

In Hong Kong, the months May through November offer comfortable swimming conditions, which amounts to 228 swimming days. The warmest water in Hong Kong was recorded on July 28, 2023, reaching a 87.6°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on January 31, 2023, dipping to 61.2°F. The average readings by season are 67.0°F in Winter, 73.3°F in Spring, 83.5°F in Summer, and 80.3°F in Autumn. The average temperature in May is slightly warmer than April's average of 73.1°F. And in June, the temperature is expected to rise further, potentially reaching an average of 82.9°F.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City Water temperature* Distance**
Central 74.9°F 1mi
Victoria 75.0°F 2mi
Kowloon 74.9°F 3mi
Tseung Kwan O 74.7°F 6mi
Sha Tin 74.9°F 7mi
Tuen Mun 74.5°F 15mi
Shenzhen 74.4°F 20mi
Zhuhai 73.9°F 39mi
Macau 73.8°F 41mi
Dongguan 74.0°F 58mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Hong Kong