The stifling heat and humidity of recent weeks is expected to give way to slightly lower temperatures and rain in the next few days with Tropical Storm Hato predicted to pass by Hong Kong on its way to Guangdong.
The scorching weekend temperatures of 35 degrees Celcius are expected to drop to around 30 degrees, with squally showers and thunderstorms from Wednesday.
The Hong Kong Observatory is tracking Hato however is yet to indicate whether a storm signal will be raised later in the week. The storm is currently not expected to reach typhoon strength.
Showers and thunderstorms are forecast to continue into next week.
Image: Hong Kong Observatory