This client briefing discusses a range of issues which arise for agms in light of covid19 and gives guidance on how hong kong listed companies will need to plan their 2020 agms especially carefully. Period from april to may is an excellent interim between winter chilly temps. Expats flee hong kong after double whammy of protests. Preparing for hong kong agm season 2020 mar 2020 client publicationarticle. The temperatures go beyond 31c and the high humidity levels make it difficult for anyone to indulge in any outdoor activities. Glen becomes involved when it appears the whole arrangement has been a scam, the child may not even exist.
The climate in hong kong in may ranges from good to tolerable depending on the region and city. Hong kongs typhoon season extends from may to early november. So, for example, spring and autumn here, very short, summer lasts more than six months, and winter, according to the standard about 3 months. There are various degrees of warning signals issued by the hong kong observatory, but when the no. While the hong kong stock market remained stable during the first quarter, it soon reported a decline with the hang seng index dropping as much as percent since may 2019. May is a transitional month in spring as the temperatures rise along with an increase in wet conditions and the highest humidity of the year at 83%. Feb 18, 2020 typically the peak season for overseas moves is in june, yet springtime already is starting to look busy, said timothy tao, hong kong based director of business development with relocation company. Hong kong is a highly dynamic crossroads of asia, which is also a gateway to mainland china. Jan 29, 2020 while the hong kong stock market remained stable during the first quarter, it soon reported a decline with the hang seng index dropping as much as percent since may 2019. Events and observations associated with the holidays we list may be canceled or. Make room for restaurant merchandise you may fall in love. Four seasons hotel hong kong remains open for business during this time. Hkos mahjongs gameplay and form is very similar to chinese traditional mahjong.
In the spring, in hong kong, begins nicelyknown flowering season, but because this time of year is the most favorable for visiting the local botanical gardens and tourist outings. This period boasts comfortable temperatures and reasonable room rates. The climate is comfortable around this city in may. Typhoon season will start earlier this year with hong kong seeing around five to eight typhoons, the observatory said on friday. The nba may have caught a break wednesday in hong kong, where the government formally withdrew its fugitive extradition bill, the catalyst for months of. Apr 16, 2020 only six of the 10 premier league teams may be left to complete the season when the competition is expected to resume in late summer, the hong kong football association hkfa said on thursday. Between march and may, hong kong s humidity gets on the march. Aug 16, 2019 china has sent a huge military convoy to the border with hong kong, but conspiracy theories, propaganda and anger on the mainland may prove the most potent weapons against the protesters. There are normally 5 hours of bright sunshine each day in hong kong in may thats 39% of daylight hours. A hong kong corona warning only a week ago, hong kong seemed like a model for how to contain the novel coronavirus, with just some 150 cases, but now, cnns james. Yes, it will be quite wet as mentioned but otherwise its still a bit hard to predict because may is still the period when the temperature can change for almost 10c within a day or two. As it is in the rainy season, the hong kong weather in may is hot and humid, but it is still suitable for travel.
But note that your pictures from victoria peak may not come out perfectly as fog sweeps. In hong kong, typhoon season peaks from june through september, straddling both summer and fall. Hong kong has always lived by his own laws, not noticing the arising of amazing paradoxes. Averages are for national airport, which is 17 miles from hong kong. Hong kong mahjong with the acronym hkos which stands for hong kong old style is probably the most popular variation of mahjong played in china. Summer arrives in late may and sudden downpours or storms may occur from time to time.
Weather in hong kong in may 2020 climate, temperature. The best time to visit hong kong is between october and december. Only six of 10 hong kong premier league teams may complete. Only six of 10 hong kong premier league teams may complete season. Best time to visit hong kong best season to visit hong kong. It may seem like a subtle shift, but its an important one with discomfort. This is a good time for traveling because spring is an important season when all flowers begin to blossom, grass and trees turn green, and birds are singing on the branches. The 201920 hong kong premier league also known as the boc life hong kong premier league for sponsorship reasons is the sixth season of the hong kong premier league, the top division of hong kong football. Hong kongs typhoon season to start earlier this year, says.
As summer begins, the rainfall increases greatly and the warm weather turns hot. Hong kong is still recovering from the most intense typhoon to hit since records began, but the citys chief weatherman warned residents on sunday to stay vigilant storm season is not over yet. Chinas greatest weapon against hong kongs protests may. Special administrative region of hong kong peoples republic of china for more than a century and a half it combines the cultures of the west and the east. The average temperature for may in hong kong is a hot under the collar, although not unpleasant 25c 77f. The good news is that the probability of a typhoon approaching is relatively low in may. However, there are tropical cyclones and occasional squally thunderstorms between may and november, and the typhoons in september.
Updated weather information and reports can be found the hong kong observatory website, offering daily and weekly insight into the local weather. The 201920 hong kong protests were a series of protests triggered by the introduction of the fugitive offenders amendment bill by the hong kong government. Hong kong weather and climate in four seasons guilin china. Typhoon mangkhut may have been and gone, but hong kongs. Most services although limited were back up the next day, public transport, airport, etc. Typically the peak season for overseas moves is in june, yet springtime already is starting to look busy, said timothy tao, hong kongbased director of. During this time, intense tropical cyclones or typhoons can make landfall, bringing with them intense winds, heavy rain, and flooding. It will be warm, humid, and probably rain quite a bit in may, but not too bad compare with junjulaug. Hong kong weather in may 2020 temperature, clothing and. A total of 10 teams contest the league, including eight sides from. Digest make room for restaurant merchandise you may fall in love with this season. When a typhoon is approaching, warnings are broadcast on television and radio. Rainfall is equally spectacular, with an average of 2. Weather in early may hong kong message board tripadvisor.
Hong kong weather hong kong, china forecast tripadvisor. Typhoon season in hong kong hong kong s typhoon season extends from may to early november. We hope everyone is staying safe and healthy amidst this time of uncertainty. Hong kongs typhoon season to start earlier this year. The season has the best balance in daily temperatures and is considered a peak season. The ideal travel season is late autumn, from october to around christmas time when hong kong weather is relatively more pleasant. Chinas greatest weapon against hong kongs protests may be. Best time to visit hong kong best season to visit hong. We are grateful to those that make it possible for hong kong to recover so quickly.
Hong kong booze ban may wipe out thousands of bars and. The normally packed streets of hong kongs lan kwai fong bar district were virtually empty on monday night. While this is a peak holiday season due to traditional summer holidays, many feel this is a much less desirable time to visit hong kong, weatherwise. Mar 25, 2020 1968 flu pandemic, also called hong kong flu pandemic of 1968 or hong kong flu of 1968, global outbreak of influenza that originated in china in july 1968 and lasted until 196970. Allergy season is quickly kicking into high gear, and sufferers may experience. Had it been enacted, the bill would have allowed the extradition of wanted criminal fugitives to territories with which hong kong does not currently have extradition agreements, including mainland china and taiwan. Hong kong has a subtropical climate with distinct seasons. In light of requirements by the hksar government in hong kong, there may be limited hours and services at our bars and restaurants. The spa, our fitness and pool facilities, blue bar and caprice bar are temporarily closed.
China has sent a huge military convoy to the border with hong kong, but conspiracy theories, propaganda and anger on the mainland may prove. Hong kong sees a surge of tourism and prices going through the roof during the golden week in october and chinese new year holidays in late january or february. After new years, tourism picks up significantly, despite. Expats flee hong kong after double whammy of protests, virus. Hong kong weather in may 2020 temperature, clothing and travel. A woman arrives in hong kong to visit a child she has been sending aid packages too. And from october to december, youll enjoy daytime temps in. Subtropical hong kong has four seasons warm and humid spring, hot and rainy summer, sunny pleasant autumn and cold and dry winter. Discover hong kong official travel guide from the hong. Precipitation averages 292mm and, with an average of days of wet weather. Certainly, this is the best time to visit hong kong. Tshirts and shorts will suit the days you stroll around, but pack light sweaters for the evenings. This is the typhoon season in hong kong and thus not a preferred time to travel to the island. Peak tropical cyclone season may have passed 90 per cent occur between june and october but sea surface temperatures.
Hong kong mahjong rules play mahjong at mahjong joy. With an average temperature between 20c 68f and 25c 77f, the hong kong weather in april is warm and humid. On occasion, the daytime temperatures in hong kong can reach 33c in may. The damage and devastation in hong kong was everywhere to be seen but somehow, the city always manages to recover in no time. Overview of holidays and many observances in hong kong during the year 2020. Frontline battle for hong kong season 2020 episode 5. Weather in hong kong in may is far from ideal, but its by no means the worst time to pencil in a visit to the city. The mild climate of hong kong makes it a yearround travel destination. This is the goto source of information for those seeking updated weather forecasts prior to visiting hong kong and it is commonly recommended on the tripadvisor hong kong forum. Winter by local standards, winter in hong kong is generally colder with temperatures ranging from 15c 19c. High temperatures, high humidity, frequent heavy rains and the chance for typhoons make it much more difficult to enjoy hong kong compared to the cooler and drier months. Hong kongs official tourism guide includes tourist information on attractions, events, shopping and dining, vacation holiday packages, street maps, virtual tours and travel planning itineraries to experience hong kongs unique international living culture.
The 1968 flu pandemic resulted in an estimated one million to. No person under 18 is allowed to bet or enter premises where bets are accepted. The start of the season is relatively mild at 83 percent humidity but by may it has risen to 87 percent. Get the monthly weather forecast for hong kong, central and western, hong kong, including daily highlow, historical averages, to help you plan ahead. Hong kong, hong kong may weather forecast and climate. The maximum penalty for betting with illegal or overseas bookmakers is 9 months imprisonment and. Spring march may means spring season in hong kong and it is extremely unpredictable. Im thinking of going to hong kong in early may for about 10 nights, will the weather be wet. There is a much less chance of typhoons occurring in the other months. May is the beginning of the typhoon season in hong kong. Nba fans defy china, cheer hong kong as regular season. Between march and may, hong kongs humidity gets on the march.
Travelers are also advised to bring sweater for evenings particularly towards the end of autumn. The only predictable weather events that could have a significant impact on your travel plans are typhoons. Local brewery young master may be organising the launch of the 2020 edition of the hong kong international beer festival in may. Shun chiming said at a press luncheon that the observatory.
Make room for restaurant merchandise you may fall in love with this season. Spring is short in hong kong, with summer arriving in may. Subtropical hong kong has four distinguishable seasons warm and humid spring, hot and rainy summer, pleasant and sunny autumn, cool and dry winter. Hong kong, central and western, hong kong monthly weather. A hong kong coronavirus warning and other commentary. Get the monthly weather forecast for hong kong, central and western, hong. Best time to visit hong kong the 2019 guide the hotel expert. Tshirts and shorts are the best pieces of clothing to bring during this season. It may seem like a subtle shift, but its an important one with discomfort levels shifting from low to medium to high. Peak typhoon season extends from july to september when there is a 50% chance or greater of a typhoon in the month. Despite the fact that in hong kong, as many seasons and how many we have, they are very different from the european average. March may means spring season in hong kong and it is extremely unpredictable. However, because of northeast winter monsoon, temperature during winter can drop below 10 degrees. Mar 24, 2018 typhoon season will start earlier this year with hong kong seeing around five to eight typhoons, the observatory said on friday.
Frontline follows protesters inside the battle for hong kong. June to august is when the city tends to get very hot, wet and humid. Mar 31, 2020 accounting model under the hong kong financial reporting standard hkfrs 16. Climate in hong kong in may climate in hong kong island in may. Hong kong will have just recovered from a long, hot summer and maybe even a typhoon. Hong kong regulators continue to focus on strengthening rules and regulations in 2019. There is a warning system telling you what to do, and the buildings to shelter in can also withstand strong typhoons. The average low and high temperatures are 18 c 64 f and 35 c 95 f. In addition, at the end of the second month, the lucky traveler can join in on the festivities noisy carnivals all through the kong. Only six of the 10 premier league teams may be left to complete the season when the competition is expected to resume in late summer, the hong kong football association hkfa said. High temperatures, high humidity, frequent heavy rains and the chance for typhoons make it much more difficult to. May in hong kong is when the citys humidity really starts to crank up and, while its ideal beach weather, the humidity can be tough on those who want to do a lot of walking on the city streets. During this time, travelers can expect raft of rains and steamy humidity. The outbreak was the third influenza pandemic to occur in the 20th century.