Kowloon Weather in May
Hong Kong · May climate averages and travel tips
Avg high29°C (84°F)
Avg low24°C (76°F)
Rainfall234 mm (9.2 in)
RatingPoor 3.3/10
In May, Kowloon has average highs of 29°C (84°F) and lows of 24°C (76°F). The month is very wet, with about 234 mm (9.2 in) of rain spread over 20 days, making it the third wettest month of the year. Humidity averages 84%, so it feels sticky and hotter than the thermometer suggests. You get roughly 13.1 hours of daylight and frequently cloudy skies.
Is May a good time to visit Kowloon?
May is not the best time to visit Kowloon (3.3/10) mainly because of the rain. The weather is much better in November to February.
May weather at a glance
| Average high | 29°C (84°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 24°C (76°F) |
| Daily mean | 26°C (79°F) |
| Rainfall | 234 mm (9.2 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 20 |
| Humidity | 84% |
| Cloud cover | 76% |
| Daylight | 13.1 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 3.5 hours/day |
| Wind | 11.4 km/h |
| vs April | 2°C warmer than April, with 120 mm more rain. |
What to pack for Kowloon in May
- light, breathable clothing
- sunscreen and a hat
- an umbrella or rain jacket
Kowloon weather in other months
Jan20°C / 13°C33 mmExcellentFeb21°C / 15°C38 mmExcellentMar24°C / 18°C81 mmExcellentApr26°C / 21°C114 mmFairMay29°C / 24°C234 mmPoorJun30°C / 27°C290 mmPoorJul31°C / 27°C182 mmPoorAug30°C / 27°C235 mmPoorSep30°C / 26°C162 mmPoorOct28°C / 23°C62 mmExcellentNov25°C / 19°C47 mmExcellentDec21°C / 14°C25 mmExcellent
← AprilBest time to visit KowloonJune →
Better weather in May nearby
- Istanbul21°C · 38 mm · Excellent
- Izmir25°C · 27 mm · Excellent
- Antalya27°C · 44 mm · Excellent
- Bodrum24°C · 24 mm · Excellent
- Wuzhong27°C · 20 mm · Excellent
- Taiyuan27°C · 42 mm · Excellent
Nearby in May
- Hong Kong29°C · 234 mm
- Hong Kong Island28°C · 234 mm
- New Territories28°C · 234 mm
- Luohu District29°C · 234 mm
- Shenzhen29°C · 234 mm
- Bao'an28°C · 251 mm
Where else is good in May? See where to go in May.