Hong Kong issues first cold weather warning of 2025 as temperatures set to dip
Temperatures forecast to be around 11 degrees in urban areas over the weekend and may drop to seven degrees or below in the New Territories
The Hong Kong Observatory issued the first cold weather warning of the year on Thursday afternoon, with temperatures expected to dip to seven degrees Celsius (44.6 Fahrenheit) or lower in some areas over the weekend.
The forecaster said the weather would be persistently cold on Friday morning and over the weekend under the influence of an intense winter monsoon, with temperatures predicted to be around 11 degrees in urban areas.
The mercury may drop to seven degrees or below with strong winds and possible frost in parts of the New Territories and on high ground.
“Under clear skies, radiation cooling will be rather significant overnight during the weekend, with a chance of frost over inland areas of the New Territories and on high ground,” the forecaster said.
“Members of the public are reminded to keep warm and take care of the elderly and people with chronic medical conditions.”
The Observatory recorded the lowest temperature so far this winter at 11.9 degrees on December 20.
