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.
| 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 |
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 |
79.4°F
|
1mi |
| Victoria |
79.4°F
|
2mi |
| Kowloon |
79.4°F
|
3mi |
| Tseung Kwan O |
79.3°F
|
6mi |
| Sha Tin |
79.3°F
|
7mi |
| Tuen Mun |
79.0°F
|
15mi |
| Shenzhen |
78.6°F
|
20mi |
| Zhuhai |
77.9°F
|
39mi |
| Macau |
77.7°F
|
41mi |
| Dongguan |
78.7°F
|
58mi |
* current water temperature in this city
** straight line distance from Hong Kong