Hong Kong in May
The wet season starts and humidity above 80 % makes hiking hard work, but the outlying islands are at their liveliest.
Is May a good time to visit Hong Kong?
May is one of the better months to visit Hong Kong. Crowds sit around 58/100, with typical highs near 29°C.
What’s on in May
- Cheung Chau Bun Festival (movable) — ferries to the island are standing-room only
- Buddha’s Birthday (movable)
Best days in May
Weekdays are almost always calmer than weekends.
Tue is normally the calmest day of the week.
Best hours in May
The daily rhythm, hour by hour.
The 9:00 AM window is usually the calmest of the day.
Weather in May
Typical highs, lows and wet days.
How May compares
Every month in Hong Kong, ranked by how calm it is.
Quieter alternatives
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Frequently asked questions
Is May a good month to visit Hong Kong?
May is one of the better months to visit Hong Kong. Crowds sit around 58/100, with typical highs near 29°C.
How crowded is Hong Kong in May?
Hong Kong sits at roughly 58/100 in May on our crowd scale, which is 8 points below the yearly average. The quietest month is June.
What is the weather like in Hong Kong in May?
Expect highs around 29°C and lows near 24°C in May, with about 15 wet days across the month.