What is the weather like in Hong Kong vs Istanbul in December?

In December, Hong Kong averages 21°C high / 15°C low with about 14 mm of rain; Istanbul averages 12°C high / 7°C low with about 96 mm.

Hong Kong vs Istanbul in December

Hong Kong is the better pick in December — 89 vs 63 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Hong Kong is nice, dry, poor air quality, while Istanbul is cold, rainy, muggy air.

Hong Kong vs Istanbul — December climate, side by side

	🇭🇰 Hong Kong	🇹🇷 Istanbul
Comfort score	89/100 (A)	63/100 (C)
Feels-like high	19°C	9°C
Avg high / low	21° / 15°	12° / 7°
Rainfall	14 mm	96 mm
Rainy days	3	15
Humidity	67%	78%
Air quality (AQI)	112	54

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

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Hong Kong vs Istanbul in December — FAQ

Is December better in Hong Kong or Istanbul?: Hong Kong is the better pick in December — 89 vs 63 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Hong Kong is nice, dry, poor air quality, while Istanbul is cold, rainy, muggy air.
What is the weather like in Hong Kong vs Istanbul in December?: In December, Hong Kong averages 21°C high / 15°C low with about 14 mm of rain; Istanbul averages 12°C high / 7°C low with about 96 mm.