Hong Kong vs Istanbul in May

Istanbul is the better pick in May — 92 vs 56 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Istanbul is nice, a little rain, very humid, while Hong Kong is hot, soaked, very humid.

Hong Kong vs IstanbulMay climate, side by side

Hong KongIstanbul
Comfort score56/100 (D)92/100 (S)
Feels-like high33°C20°C
Avg high / low28° / 25°20° / 13°
Rainfall230 mm36 mm
Rainy days218
Humidity86%75%
Air quality (AQI)8553

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

Hong Kong vs Istanbul in May — FAQ

Is May better in Hong Kong or Istanbul?
Istanbul is the better pick in May — 92 vs 56 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Istanbul is nice, a little rain, very humid, while Hong Kong is hot, soaked, very humid.
What is the weather like in Hong Kong vs Istanbul in May?
In May, Hong Kong averages 28°C high / 25°C low with about 230 mm of rain; Istanbul averages 20°C high / 13°C low with about 36 mm.