Hong Kong has recorded six consecutive “hot nights”, tying the longest such streak for May, as an intense heatwave grips the city.The Hong Kong Observatory said the minimum temperature at its headquarters had stayed at or above 28 degrees Celsius (82.4 Fahrenheit) for six straight days through Thursday night, equalling the previous May record set between May 16 and 21, 2021.Another hot night would extend the streak to seven days and set a new May record. The weather forecaster defines a hot night as one in which the minimum temperature at its headquarters reaches at least 28 degrees.
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FRI · 2026-05-29 · 02:22 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0529-80071
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Will Hong Kong break its May ‘hot night’ record amid ongoing heatwave?
Hong Kong is experiencing an intense heatwave, resulting in six consecutive "hot nights," which ties the previous May record. The Hong Kong Observatory reported that the minimum temperature at its headquarters has remained at or above 28 degrees Celsius (82.4 Fahrenheit) for six straight days through Thursday night.
Wynna WongSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-05-29 · 02:22 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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Hong Kong is experiencing an intense heatwave, resulting in six consecutive "hot nights," which ties the previous May record. The Hong Kong Observatory reported that the minimum temperature at its headquarters has remained at or above 28 degrees Celsius (82.4 Fahrenheit) for six straight days through Thursday night. This streak matches the record set in May 2021. A hot night is defined by the observatory as a night where the minimum temperature reaches at least 28 degrees. If another night meets this criterion, Hong Kong will set a new record for the longest hot night streak in May.
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A hot night is defined as a night where the minimum temperature reaches at least 28 degrees Celsius.
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The previous May record for consecutive hot nights was set between May 16 and 21, 2021.
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The minimum temperature at Hong Kong Observatory headquarters stayed at or above 28 degrees Celsius for six straight days through Thursday night.
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Hong Kong has recorded six consecutive 'hot nights', tying the longest such streak for May.
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Another hot night would set a new May record for consecutive hot nights.
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