Cold snap deepens as Hong Kong temperatures plunge to 2°CListen to this articleTemperatures in many areas of Hong Kong dropped to single digits on Friday morning. (Photo: South China Morning Post)Temperatures in many areas of Hong Kong dropped to single digits on Friday morning, with some reaching 2°C to 3°C, according to the city's weather forecaster. The Hong Kong Observatory said that at 7am (6am Thailand time), Ta Kwu Ling in the New Territories recorded a low of 2°C, while Tai Lung near Sheung Shui registered 3.8°C. A cold weather alert issued at 6am was cancelled at 11am, while a red fire danger warning remains in force, indicating an extreme fire risk. Centre for Health Protection Controller Dr Edwin Tsui Lok-kin also warned that the winter flu season was approaching amid the cold weather, urging residents to get vaccinated if they had not done so already.

Source: Bangkok Post January 09, 2026 15:08 UTC