Hong Kong has a sub-tropical climate, with hot, humid
summers and cool, dry winters. Winter lasts from January to March,
the coldest month being February, when the temperature averages
57°F (14°C) and the city gets cooled by strong, cold winds that
blow in from the north. In summer the wind blows from the south,
bringing in warm, humid air and a rainy season that extends from
spring through summer. Temperatures in summer climb to a maximum of
around 82°F (28°C) and Typhoons are possible during both the spring
and autumn months.
