CLIMATE

Lamma Island is located in Hong Kong and has a humid subtropical climate. The summers are hot and humid, with temperatures ranging from 25 to 31 degrees Celsius and occasional thunderstorms. The winters are mild and dry, with temperatures ranging from 12 to 20 degrees Celsius. The island experiences an average annual rainfall of around 2,400 millimetres and the typhoon season typically runs from May to October, with the highest risk of typhoons occurring from July to September.

Windrose Speed Jun-Aug

From the Windrose diagram, at the Summer period, most of the prevailing wind are coming form South West to East, Which potentially reduce the facade temperature on those sides

From the Windrose diagram, at the Winter period, most of the prevailing wind are coming form North East, Which potentially reduce the facade temperature on those sides

From the Windrose diagram, the majority of prevailing wind are from the East side.

The wind properties in Yung Shue Wan are influenced by the surrounding hills, the ocean, and the overall weather patterns of the region. The town experiences prevailing winds that blow from the east, which means that the wind often comes from the ocean. To mitigate the effects of wind on buildings, architects and engineers use a range of design strategies, including windbreaks, bracing, and anchoring systems.