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

In May, Hong Kong averages 29°C high / 25°C low with about 233 mm of rain; Istanbul averages 22°C high / 14°C low with about 40 mm.

Hong Kong vs Istanbul in May

Istanbul is the better pick in May — 94 vs 55 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Istanbul is nice, a little rain, muggy air, while Hong Kong is hot, soaked, muggy air.

Hong Kong vs Istanbul — May climate, side by side

	🇭🇰 Hong Kong	🇹🇷 Istanbul
Comfort score	55/100 (D)	94/100 (S)
Feels-like high	33°C	22°C
Avg high / low	29° / 25°	22° / 14°
Rainfall	233 mm	40 mm
Rainy days	21	8
Humidity	86%	75%
Air quality (AQI)	85	53

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

Month by month

Hong Kong 🇭🇰 Hong Konghot, soaked, muggy air · best December55
Istanbul 🇹🇷 Turkeynice, a little rain, muggy air · best May94

Hong Kong vs Istanbul in May — FAQ

Is May better in Hong Kong or Istanbul?: Istanbul is the better pick in May — 94 vs 55 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Istanbul is nice, a little rain, muggy air, while Hong Kong is hot, soaked, muggy air.
What is the weather like in Hong Kong vs Istanbul in May?: In May, Hong Kong averages 29°C high / 25°C low with about 233 mm of rain; Istanbul averages 22°C high / 14°C low with about 40 mm.