Hong Kong is set for a muggy stretch from 23 February to 1 March. Humidity is expected to climb to around 95% at times. Temperatures should stay warm for the season, generally sitting between 20°C and 26°C. The combination is likely to make the air feel heavy, especially in the afternoon.
The week should start off mostly warm and cloudy. Wet weather is expected to become more noticeable later on. Showers are more likely from Friday to Sunday, and isolated thunderstorms may develop. People heading out may want to plan outdoor activities around drier breaks. Roads and pavements can also turn slippery during heavier bursts of rain.
The humid run follows an unusually hot festive weekend. On Sunday, the Hong Kong Observatory recorded a 27.9°C afternoon high, making it the warmest Lunar New Year’s Eve on record in the city.
For more weather updates, visit the Hong Kong Observatory website.
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