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Hong Kong in May: Weather, Crowds & What's On
What May is actually like in Hong Kong — average highs and lows, how much rain to expect, public holidays that fill trains and hotels, and verified places to go.
- Average high
- 29°C
- Average low
- 24°C
- Rainfall
- 256mm
Where this month sits in the year
The 5th warmest month of Hong Kong's year. The 3rd wettest month, at 14% of the year's rain.
Public holidays in May
Domestic travel peaks around these dates — book earlier and expect busier sights.
- May 1, 2027 勞動節 · Labor Day
- May 13, 2027 佛誕 · The Buddha's Birthday
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Climate figures are 10-year averages for Hong Kong, from NASA POWER; holidays from public calendars. Updated monthly.