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 34 mm of rain; Istanbul averages 10°C high / 5°C low with about 102 mm.

Hong Kong vs Istanbul in January

Hong Kong is the better pick in January — 84 vs 59 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Hong Kong is nice, a little rain, poor air quality, while Istanbul is cold, rainy, muggy air.

Hong Kong vs Istanbul — January climate, side by side

	🇭🇰 Hong Kong	🇹🇷 Istanbul
Comfort score	84/100 (A)	59/100 (D)
Feels-like high	18°C	6°C
Avg high / low	19° / 14°	10° / 5°
Rainfall	34 mm	102 mm
Rainy days	5	14
Humidity	72%	77%
Air quality (AQI)	103	65

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

Month by month

Hong Kong vs Istanbul in January — FAQ

Is January better in Hong Kong or Istanbul?: Hong Kong is the better pick in January — 84 vs 59 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Hong Kong is nice, a little rain, poor air quality, while Istanbul is cold, rainy, muggy air.
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 34 mm of rain; Istanbul averages 10°C high / 5°C low with about 102 mm.