Hong Kong wakes to 13.2°C — coldest morning of the season

Hong Kong shivered through its coldest morning of the season on Wednesday as a surge of strong northeast monsoon winds pushed temperatures sharply lower across the city.

The Hong Kong Observatory recorded a minimum of 13.2 degrees Celsius at its Tsim Sha Tsui headquarters — the lowest mark since autumn began.

Many districts in the New Territories dipped even further, falling one to two degrees below urban readings. Most areas saw temperatures 8 to 10 degrees lower than on Tuesday, marking one of the most abrupt cool-downs so far this year.

The Observatory said the day would remain notably chilly and very dry, with the mercury expected to climb only to around 17 degrees in the afternoon. Strong northerly winds will continue to reinforce the cold, creating a more pronounced wind-chill effect.

Forecasters urged the public to dress warmly and pay special attention to the needs of elderly people and those with chronic illnesses, who are more vulnerable to sudden temperature drops and dry conditions.

Looking ahead, the Observatory expects tomorrow to stay on the cool side before the weather gradually turns sunnier later in the week. Temperatures are forecast to rise steadily, though the agency cautioned that large day–night temperature differences will persist.