Ma On Shan weather
At 3:15 AM local time it was mostly clear and 23°C (73°F). Light rain for 8 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.9 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: Oct–Mar. Ma On Shan sits 223 m (732 ft) above sea level, which keeps it cooler than the coast. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Ma On Shan, Sha Tin, Hong Kong.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 45%
- Chance of rain
- 9%
- Rain
- 0.1 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 8 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.9 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Oct–MarOff season May–Jun, Aug
About Ma On Shan weather
Is it raining in Ma On Shan right now?
No. It’s mostly clear and 23° right now. Light rain for 8 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.9 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Ma On Shan this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 26–30° and lows of 22–23°. Rain is likely on 5 of 7 days (Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday). The driest day looks like Monday.
Has it been raining in Ma On Shan lately?
In the past 7 days, Ma On Shan had 1 rainy day and 1.9 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Ma On Shan?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Ma On Shan weather by month
When is the best time to visit Ma On Shan?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Ma On Shan is Oct–Mar, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. May–Jun, Aug tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 20°C (67°F) in January to 30°C (86°F) in July.
What is the rainiest month in Ma On Shan?
June is the wettest month, with about 282 mm (11.1 in) of rain on average. December is the driest, with about 25 mm (1.0 in).
What is the hottest month in Ma On Shan?
July is the warmest, with average highs of 30°C (86°F) and lows of 27°C (80°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 20°C (67°F) and lows of 12°C (54°F).
Does Ma On Shan have a rainy season?
Yes. May–Sep is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while Oct–Feb is usually dry (under 60 mm).
How warm is the sea in Ma On Shan?
The sea is warmest in July at about 31°C (88°F) and coolest in January at about 18°C (65°F). It is comfortable for swimming (22°C or more) in Apr–Nov.
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), sea temperature from Open-Meteo Marine, forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months