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Public Weather Observation Course 2026

Public Course on Weather Observation

Objectives:
To offer the public foundational knowledge in weather observation and its practical applications.

Target:
Beginners with an interest in weather observation. 

 Course date and time:

 (Two sessions with a
 total of about 6.5 hours)		 1st session:

09:30 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. 
Saturday, 28 March 2026

 2nd session:

09:30 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. Saturday, 11 April 2026
 Venue: Hong Kong Science Museum Lecture Hall,
2 Science Museum Road,
Tsim Sha Tsui East,
Kowloon		 Hong Kong Observatory
Centenary Building,
Conference Hall,
134A Nathan Road,
Kowloon


Contents:

  1. Weather observations
    Elements of weather observation
    Cloud observation and classification
    Understanding weather reports
    Weather phenomena and hazards
    Interpretation of weather charts and weather proverbs
    Applications of weather observation in weather forecasting
        
  2. Meteorological instruments
    Thermometers
    Anemometers
    Rainguages
    Barometers
    etc.

  3. Exercise
    Weather observation
    Weather reporting

  4. Others
    Use of weather information on the MyObservatory mobile app and HKO’s website
    Sharing of weather photos and reports on the platform of the Community Weather Observing Scheme (CWOS)

Speakers:
Experienced meteorological personnel of the Hong Kong Observatory

Language:
Cantonese

Fee:
HKD $155/person

Quota:
135 seats

Application form (in Chinese only):
(Children under the age of 12 need to be accompanied by an adult)
https://eform.cefs.gov.hk/form/hko004/tc/

Application deadline:
25 February 2026

Enquiry:
2926 8318

Remarks:

  1. A random ballot will be held in case of oversubscription. The ballot will be held in unit of entry form. All the applicants in the drawn entry form will be selected. Only last submitted record will be counted for repeated entries. The Hong Kong Observatory has the final decision on the ballot results.
  2. Successful applicants will be informed by email on or before 6 March.  Unsuccessful applicants will NOT be notified individually.
  3. Participants will be notified to pay by cross cheque payable to "The Government of the HKSAR" or by general demand note which supports e-payment. Please indicate “Weather Observation Course”, list of participant name(s) on the application form, and contact phone number at the back of the cheque.
  4. If the course needs to be postponed due to bad weather or other circumstances, the participants will receive individual notifications for further arrangement.