Hong Kong vs Istanbul in December

Hong Kong is the better pick in December — 84 vs 68 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Hong Kong is nice, dry, poor air quality, while Istanbul is cool, a little rain, very humid.

Hong Kong vs IstanbulDecember climate, side by side

Hong KongIstanbul
Comfort score84/100 (A)68/100 (C)
Feels-like high19°C10°C
Avg high / low20° / 14°13° / 9°
Rainfall20 mm69 mm
Rainy days312
Humidity67%80%
Air quality (AQI)11254

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

Hong Kong vs Istanbul in December — FAQ

Is December better in Hong Kong or Istanbul?
Hong Kong is the better pick in December — 84 vs 68 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Hong Kong is nice, dry, poor air quality, while Istanbul is cool, a little rain, very humid.
What is the weather like in Hong Kong vs Istanbul in December?
In December, Hong Kong averages 20°C high / 14°C low with about 20 mm of rain; Istanbul averages 13°C high / 9°C low with about 69 mm.