HK temperatures dip to as low as 5.7 degress Celsius

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Temperatures in Hong Kong dropped to as low as 5.7 degrees in some areas of the city this morning (December 12), according to data from the Hong Kong Observatory.

The Observatory said the lowest air temperature was recorded at 5.7 degrees Celsius in Tai Mo Shan while it dipped to 6.4 in Ngong Ping, and 6.9 degrees at Tate’s Cairn.

In Sheung Shui, the temperature dipped to as low as 10.8 degrees, 11.5 degrees in Yuen Long Park, 11.9 degrees in Tuen Mun, and 12.9 in Sai Kung.

At The Peak, the lowest temperature recorded was 11.4 degrees, 12.2 degrees in Cheung Chau, and 12.5 degrees in Tseung Kwan O.

“Under the influence of the northeast monsoon, it will be cold over southern China today and tomorrow,” the Observatory said.

“The monsoon is expected to moderate slightly in the latter part of this week, temperatures will rise gradually over the coastal areas of Guangdong,” it said.

“A replenishment of the monsoon will bring generally fine and dry weather to southern China early next week,” it added.

The Observatory said temperatures in HK will range from 13 degrees to 18 degrees Celsius today before going up later in the week.

On Sunday, the temperature will range from 17 degrees to 23 degrees Celsius, it added.