Weather in HK

[Trebor]

No, this year only! So assume that was a cold one then?

Yup was the year of the 'Big Freeze' in China and it filtered down to HK. I was on holiday here at the time and only had summer clothes (round the world ticket: Thailand, Aus, Fiji, USA) and had to go on a shopping free.

[Obaing2011]

Winters here are nowhere near as cold as NY (average lows in the 50s (F), sometimes going a bit cooler), but indoor heating is terrible and few buildings or homes have central indoor heat so you rely on space heaters of various sorts. A medium weight jacket is generally fine, although you would think that there were artic winters here from the way many of the locals dress, in down jackets and the like.

That's true - will have to get some space heaters as last winter the so-called heater embedded in the AC system didn't really work (as advertised, at least) and it's the nasty damp chill that made you feel warmer outside.

[Satay Sue]

Yes, actually that's a good point. I did spend some days wrapped in a duvet on the sofa as our place was so draughty! Both places we've lived in so far were very poorly insulated.

[bookblogger]

I've been waking up cold over the past week or two, and it's August. My flat is like a fridge. I think it may be haunted!

[kpelszyn]

Where will you be living? We lived on the southside right on the water and it was freezing last winter. I had both my kids in winter coats, hats, and gloves.

[bookblogger]

And clothings in general are more expensive than in the States, and far fewer choices in terms of color, design, whatnot.

I walk through the street markets and they seem to be full of kids' clothes. Do you have to buy branded items?

[pin]

BUY NORTH FACE!!!

THAT IS ALL YOU NEED FOR A HONG KONG WINTER.

LET ME REPEAT, JUST SO YOU DON'T FORGOT - BUY NORTH FACE!!!!

[Satay Sue]

The markets only seem to cater for small children or is there somewhere someone can recommend for a 135cm 7 year old? H&M is cheap but they seldom have his size in stock.

[Satay Sue]

BUY NORTH FACE!!!

THAT IS ALL YOU NEED FOR A HONG KONG WINTER.

LET ME REPEAT, JUST SO YOU DON'T FORGOT - BUY NORTH FACE!!!!

Yep, as soon as the temp dips below 20 (68 to you Americans) the North Face padded jackets are out on the streets

[penguinsix]

You don't need your ski jacket, but your 'cold fall' jacket from NY should suffice. There are quite a few days that have a chill in the air, and it is a 'damp' cold that can get under your skin a bit. A bit of layering is all you need really.

However, if you plan on visiting Beijing or going skiing in Japan or Korea during the winter, then bring your cold weather gear. You'll need it in those places.