Hong Kong · May
Run in the morning.
Comfortable average high of 81°F, dipping to 75°F at night. Humidity averages 89% — the limiting factor on most runs. Expect 26 rain days — plan around the radar. Humidity rises with the sun — morning runs catch the driest, coolest window.
Avg high / low
81° / 75°F
Humidity
89%
Rain days
26/mo
Wind
11 mph
What May feels like in Hong Kong
Sunrise
05:43
Mid-month average
Sunset
18:56
Mid-month average
Time-of-day breakdown
Morning
Coolest, driest air of the day. The window before sunrise is the most reliable comfortable hour.
Midday
Mild but UV and traffic peak. Workable if you don't mind shifting your pace.
Evening
Warm and runnable. Crowded routes but the air's typically calm.
What to wear running in Hong Kong in May
The kit for May in Hong Kong: shorts and a short-sleeve are the standard kit, a water-resistant cap or jacket on standby.
May vs the surrounding months
vs April
+5° avg high
+8 rain days
Hong Kong in April →
May
81°F avg high
26 rain days
Best: morning
vs June
-3° avg high
-3 rain days
Hong Kong in June →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time of day to run in Hong Kong in May?+
Morning. Humidity rises with the sun — morning runs catch the driest, coolest window.
What's the average temperature in Hong Kong in May?+
Average high 81°F, average low 75°F.
How does May compare to surrounding months in Hong Kong?+
Compared to April (avg high 76°F), May is warmer. Compared to June (avg high 84°F), May is cooler.
Does it rain often in Hong Kong in May?+
Expect about 26 measurable rain days in May, on average.