Applications open for HKO public course on weather observation

6 February 2026

The Hong Kong Observatory (HKO) will organise a weather observation course from March to April. Applications are now open to the public and will close on 25 February.

The course consists of lectures and weather observation practices, which will be conducted by experienced meteorological personnel from the HKO. The content includes basic weather observation techniques and methods, such as cloud observation and classification. Speakers will also introduce various weather phenomena and hazards and explain how to interpret weather charts and proverbs, as well as the application of weather observation in weather forecasting. The course aims to enhance participants' understanding of weather and equip them to respond appropriately to changing weather conditions.

In addition, speakers will introduce the use of weather information on the "MyObservatory" mobile app and the HKO website and explain how to share weather information through the This link will open in a new windowCommunity Weather Observing Scheme platform.

The course comprises two sessions, which will be held respectively at the Hong Kong Science Museum and the HKO Headquarters on 28 March and 11 April from 9.30am to 12.45pm. The course will be conducted in Cantonese, and the fee is $155 per person. The application deadline is 25 February.

Interested individuals can visit the following webpage for course details and the online application (in Chinese only): This link will open in a new windowhttps://www.hko.gov.hk/en/education/edu03course/course/public-weather-observation-course-2026.htm

The Hong Kong Observatory will organise a weather observation course from March to April, during which participants can practise weather observation on-site.