Hong Kong - Weather

The climate is subtropical. June to September is hot, humid and rainy. October to January is cooler and less humid. The typhoon season is from May to December with the highest frequency between June and September.

Typhoon procedures

Typhoons are most likely in September but can occur all year round. When a typhoon is expected, information and warnings are broadcast in 15 minute intervals day and night. Visiting yachts may seek refuge in an approved typhoon shelter, of which there are 14 in Hong Kong for small craft, some for less than 50m LOA, others for less than 30m LOA. Alternatively, it is possible to secure to a government B class mooring, but advance booking is necessary. Yachts too large for the shelters can either find a mooring or a sheltered anchorage, notifying the port authority of their position.

Tropical cyclones in this area are often severe with winds frequently exceeding 150km/hr. Skippers are advised to take early precautionary action whenever any tropical cyclone warning signal is issued. Latest tropical cyclones and weather information can be obtained from the Hong Kong Observatory.

Brunei Bay Radio operates a regular voice broadcast sked of METAREA and local coastal forecasts for SE Asia waters, the NW Pacific and the eastern Indian Ocean. For details of Brunei Bay Radio broadcast skeds and frequencies, see http://www.bruneibay.net/bbradio/bbrschfvoice.htm.

Hong Kong Weather Forecast.

For links to free global weather information, forecast services and extreme weather information see the Noonsite Weather Page.

The Vessel Traffic Centre, call sign “Mardep” maintains a continuous listening watch on channel 02, 12, 14, 63 and 67.  Skippers may obtain navigational information from the Centre when navigating in or near the waters of Hong Kong.