Hong Kong vs Istanbul in January

Hong Kong is the better pick in January — 86 vs 62 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Hong Kong is nice, dry, poor air quality, while Istanbul is cold, rainy, very humid.

Hong Kong vs IstanbulJanuary climate, side by side

Hong KongIstanbul
Comfort score86/100 (A)62/100 (C)
Feels-like high19°C6°C
Avg high / low19° / 14°9° / 5°
Rainfall11 mm92 mm
Rainy days213
Humidity72%77%
Air quality (AQI)10365

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

Hong Kong vs Istanbul in January — FAQ

Is January better in Hong Kong or Istanbul?
Hong Kong is the better pick in January — 86 vs 62 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Hong Kong is nice, dry, poor air quality, while Istanbul is cold, rainy, very humid.
What is the weather like in Hong Kong vs Istanbul in January?
In January, Hong Kong averages 19°C high / 14°C low with about 11 mm of rain; Istanbul averages 9°C high / 5°C low with about 92 mm.