"Cool Met Stuff": Southwest Monsoon

8 May 2026

The southwest monsoon is a frequent visitor to Hong Kong during the summer, sometimes bringing heavy rain to the region. But why do southwesterly winds prevail in Hong Kong during the summer? In this new episode of "Cool Met Stuff", we introduce the formation mechanism of the southwest monsoon.

The video is now available on the "MyObservatory" mobile application and the Observatory's website for your viewing (programme is broadcasted in Cantonese).

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