Hong Kong Hits 36.9°C: When the Entire City Becomes a Dim Sum Steamer

If you stepped outside in Hong Kong today expecting a gentle coastal breeze, congratulations! You were officially cooked like a char siu bao.

On August 9, 2026, Hong Kong shattered its all-time temperature record since weather keeping began in 1884, reaching an astounding 36.9°C (98.4°F). Thanks to Tropical Cyclone Dolphin stirring up scorching outer air currents, the concrete jungle officially transformed into a giant air fryer.

Sizzling Concrete & Melting Souls

Walking through Central was no longer commuting—it was sous-vide cooking. Pedestrians reported that asphalt temperatures were high enough to fry an egg, cook spam, or melt your air-conditioned optimism within 4.5 seconds.