What wetsuit do you need in Hong Kong?
The one suit that covers most of the swimming season, for 4 coastal cities in Hong Kong.
| City | Coldest | Warmest | One suit for the season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | 19.5°C Jan | 29.6°C Jul | nothing |
| Ma On Shan | 19.3°C Jan | 29.5°C Jul | nothing |
| Discovery Bay | 18.1°C Jan | 29.5°C Jul | nothing |
| Sha Tau Kok | 19.3°C Jan | 29.5°C Jul | nothing |
Thicknesses above are for swimming. Surfing the same water wants a step more — most of a session is spent sitting still in the wind rather than moving and immersed. Each city page gives both, along with when you need boots, gloves and a hood.
Sea temperature and swimming season in Hong Kong →
Boots below 14°C, gloves below 12°C, a hood below 10°C. Where the numbers come from