Hong Kong is in for a weather roller coaster despite the arrival of the Start of Winter season, with temperatures expected to climb to 28°C this weekend before dropping sharply next week.
The urban area's lowest temperature fell to 17.5°C on Monday (Nov. 9). However, as the northeast monsoon gradually eases over the coming days, temperatures along the Guangdong coast are expected to rise. Meanwhile, an upper-air disturbance will bring showers and a few squally thunderstorms to southern China over the next couple of days. An easterly airstream is also expected to affect the Guangdong coast early next week, bringing a few rain patches and humid conditions, particularly in the mornings and evenings.
According to the Hong Kong Observatory's nine-day forecast, temperatures tomorrow (Nov. 13) will range from 22°C to 26°C. It will be mainly cloudy, with sunny intervals during the day and a few showers later. Showers will become more frequent at night, with thunderstorms. Easterly winds will be moderate at force 4, reaching force 5 offshore and occasionally force 6 on high ground at night.
On Saturday (Nov. 14), the maximum temperature is expected to rise to 28°C. It will be mainly cloudy with occasional showers, which will be rather heavy at first, accompanied by a few squally thunderstorms. Showers will ease later, with sunny intervals. Easterly winds will be moderate at force 3 to 4, reaching force 5 offshore at first and occasionally force 6 on high ground.
Wet weather is expected to persist until Wednesday (Nov. 18), when temperatures will range from 21°C to 26°C. It will be mainly cloudy, with a few showers at first.
However, the warmer spell will be short-lived. A cold front is expected to reach the Guangdong coast in the middle of next week. Under the influence of the subsequent northeast monsoon, winds in the region will turn northerly in the latter part of the week, bringing a significant drop in temperatures.
The Observatory forecasts sunny intervals and dry conditions during the day on Wednesday, before temperatures begin to fall sharply later. On Thursday (Nov. 19), the minimum temperature is expected to drop to 19°C, a 7-degree difference from the previous day's high of 26°C. The chill will become more pronounced on Friday (Nov. 20), when temperatures are forecast to fall further to between 18°C and 23°C. There will be sunny intervals, with cooler conditions in the morning and dry weather during the day.
According to the Observatory's automatic regional weather forecast, minimum temperatures in many parts of HK will return to the teens on Thursday (Nov. 19), with most areas in the New Territories expected to record lows of just 16°C to 17°C. On Friday (Nov. 20), temperatures in Ta Kwu Ling could fall further to 15°C. Residents are advised to keep an eye on weather changes and dress accordingly.
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