Hong Kong Weather in August: Temperature, Precipitation, Wind
August is one of the hottest months in Hong Kong, with an average temperature of 29.6°C (85.3°F). Temperatures can reach highs of 31.9°C (89.4°F) and lows of 27.3°C (81.1°F). It is also quite humid, with an average humidity level of 79.4%. August is part of the rainy season in Hong Kong, with an average precipitation of 4.93mm (0.19 inches) and a high chance of rain at 90.3%. There are 29 days on average with some form of precipitation, and August is known for its frequent typhoons. Winds can gust up to 31.0 km/h (19.3 mph) and the average wind speed is 21.2 km/h (13.2 mph). The average pressure is 1004.5 mb (29.66 inHg). August is a relatively cloudy month in Hong Kong, with an average cloud cover of 52.3%. However, visibility is good, with an average of 15.4 km (9.6 miles). August has a high UV index of 9.2, indicating a very high risk of harm from unprotected sun exposure, and a severe weather risk index of 49.0. The most common type of precipitation is rain.
What is the temperature in Hong Kong in August?
Average air temperature in Hong Kong is 29.6°C (85.3°F) in August. The outside temperature in Hong Kong feels like 36.1°C (97°F) on a typical August day. The highest average temperature during sunny days is 31.9°C (89.5°F) and feels like 40.6°C (105.1°F). The lowest average temperature after dark is 27.3°C (81.1°F) which feels like 31°C (87.7°F).
How hot is Hong Kong in August?
The hot temperature in August in Hong Kong rises to 33.6°C (92.5°F) on sunny days with low cloud coverage and 79.4% humidity. During hottest days of August it feels like 44.5 °C (112.1°F). The average maximum temp in Hong Kong is 31.9°C (112.1°F) during day time in August.
How cold is Hong Kong in August?
The coldest temp in Hong Kong in August drops to 26.1°C (79°F) during the cold nights. With 21.2km/h (13.2mph) winds and 79.4% humidity it feels like 26.1°C (79°F) on the coldest nights. The average minimum temperature is 27.3°C (81.1°F) during night time in August.
Does it rain in Hong Kong in August?
Yes, it rains for 29 days in Hong Kong in August averaging 4.93 mm of precipitation. Hong Kong has a 90.3% chance for rain throughout the entire month of August.
How much does it rain in Hong Kong throughout August?
Hong Kong has 4.93 mm (0.19 inch) of rain per day on average in August. It rains for an average of 29 days out of the entire month.
Is Hong Kong windy in August?
The average speed of wind in Hong Kong during August is 21.2km/h (13.2mph) and average windgust is 31km/h (19.3mph). On some days in August wind can reach up to 31.4km/h (19.5mph).
What is the direction of the wind in Hong Kong in August?
Most days of August the wind is blowing from South direction in Hong Kong.
What are the humidity levels in Hong Kong in August?
The average humidity levels in Hong Kong in August are 79.4%. Daily humidity levels in Hong Kong range from 72% to 85.8% during August.
How many hours of daylight are in Hong Kong in August?
Hong Kong has 12 hours 53 minutes of daylight in August on average. Sunset and sunrise times gradually change throughout the month. Sunrise in Hong Kong in August is at 6:00:38 and the sunset is at 18:54:00.
What is the cloud coverage in Hong Kong in August?
Clouds cover 52.3% of the sky on average throughout August in Hong Kong. The cloud coverage ranges from 34.6% to 62.5% depending on the day of the month.
What is the UV level in August in Hong Kong?
The average UV index in Hong Kong is 9.2 in August. UV levels change throughout the month and range from 2 to 10.
What is the solar radiation in Hong Kong in August?
The average solar radiation is 277.5 W/m2 (Watts per square meter) in Hong Kong during August. However solar radiation levels change throughout the month and range from 47.5 W/m2 to 319.2 W/m2.
What is the solar energy during August in Hong Kong?
The average solar energy during August in Hong Kong is 24 MJ/m2 (megajoules per square metre). Solar energy ranges from 4.1 MJ/m2, to 27.6 MJ/m2 during August.
Are there severe weather risks in Hong Kong in August?
Yes, there is a 49% risk for severe weather in Hong Kong in August.
What is the air pressure in Hong Kong in August?
On average the air pressure in Hong Kong in August is 1004.5 mb (millibars). Throughout the month the sea level pressure ranges from 1001.6 mb to 1007.7 mb.
What is the visibility in Hong Kong in August?
The average daylight visibility in Hong Kong in August is 15.4 km (9.6 miles). Depending on the precipitation the visibility ranges from 12.2 km (7.6 miles) to 17.8 km (11.1 miles) throughout August.
What is the dew point in Hong Kong in August?
The average dew point in Hong Kong during August is 25.6°C (78°F).
Where is the data for Hong Kong climate in August coming from?
The climate data for Hong Kong in August is collected from the following weather stations.
- HONG KONG INTERNATIONAL, HK
- MACAU INTERNATIONAL, MC
- SHA TIN, CH
- CHEUNG CHAU, CH
- WAGLAN ISLAND, CH
- BAOAN INTERNATIONAL, CH