Cold Front Arrives Monday, Tuesday Temps to Drop to 16°C
HK01 · 2 SOURCESabout 1 hour ago2 MIN
Summary
The Hong Kong Observatory updated its nine-day weather forecast on Sunday morning, lowering Tuesday's minimum temperature prediction to 16°C as a cold front prepares to sweep across the Guangdong coast. The arrival of a strong northeast monsoon will bring winds reaching level 8 on high ground, with temperatures expected to plummet more than 10 degrees across multiple districts overnight. Two key cooling periods are forecast: Monday afternoon when temperatures begin falling, and Tuesday morning when most areas reach their lowest readings.
Key Points
- Monday morning temperatures will start around 19°C before dropping to 16°C by Tuesday morning in urban areas
- Wind warnings in effect: level 5 in urban areas, level 6 offshore, and level 8 on high ground (gale force)
- New Territories districts including Ta Kwu Ling, Sheung Shui, and Tseung Kwan O will see temperatures between 13-14°C on Tuesday morning
- Monday evening marks first cooling point with temps falling below 20°C across all districts
- Mid-week dry and sunny weather with significant day-night temperature differences
- Victoria Harbour Cross-Harbour Swimming Carnival scheduled for November 15 with temperatures expected at 25-29°C
Why It Matters
The dramatic temperature swing from warm weekend conditions to cold snap conditions poses health risks, particularly for elderly residents and those with chronic illnesses. The prolonged dry weather with large temperature differentials expected through mid-week will also elevate fire danger ratings across rural areas of the New Territories .