Hong Kong set for warmest Lunar New Year’s Eve on record at 28 degrees

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Ambrose LiFebruary 16, 2026 at 03:08 AM

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Hong Kong is forecast to experience its warmest Lunar New Year's Eve on record since 1884. On Monday, temperatures are expected to range from 22 to 28 degrees Celsius, potentially surpassing the previous record of 27.8 degrees set in 1953. The Hong Kong Observatory recorded a minimum temperature of 22 degrees at 8:30 am, already the highest minimum temperature for the holiday. Urban areas are expected to reach around 28 degrees, with slightly higher temperatures in the New Territories, and light rain is possible later in the evening. The Hong Kong Observatory has been tracking climate data since 1884.

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