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Cold Snap Hits Hong Kong with 2°C Temperatures

1/9/2026

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On January 9, 2026, Hong Kong temperatures fell to 2–3°C (35.6–37.4°F).
The Hong Kong Observatory reported Ta Kwu Ling at 2°C, Tai Lung at 3.8°C, Pak Tam Chung at 4.1°C, and Shek Kong at 5.5°C.
The day’s maximum was about 19°C.
A dry northeast monsoon will bring mainly fine weather to Guangdong later next week.

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On January 9, 2026, Hong Kong temperatures fell to 2–3°C (35.6–37.4°F).
The Hong Kong Observatory reported Ta Kwu Ling at 2°C, Tai Lung at 3.8°C, Pak Tam Chung at 4.1°C, and Shek Kong at 5.5°C.
The day’s maximum was about 19°C.
A dry northeast monsoon will bring mainly fine weather to Guangdong later next week.