Hong Kong vs New York: which is better, month by month

New York beats Hong Kong in 7 of 12 months — its lead peaks in June (86 vs 40) — while Hong Kong wins November to March.

Each place is scored under the lens that suits its type. Comfort is SeasonMap's 0–100 estimate from ERA5 climate normals, not a forecast.

Hong Kong vs New York — all 12 months

MonthHong KongNew YorkWinnerGap
January84Anice, a little rain, poor air quality50Dcold, rainy, reliable snowHong Kong34
February86Anice, a little rain, muggy air59Dcold, rainy, reliable snowHong Kong27
March80Awarm, a little rain, muggy air65Ccold, rainy, clean airHong Kong15
April71Bhot, rainy, muggy air77Bcool, rainyNew York6
May55Dhot, soaked, muggy air88Anice, rainyNew York33
June40Fsweltering, soaked, muggy air86Awarm, a little rainNew York46
July50Dsweltering, soaked, muggy air69Chot, soakedNew York19
August38Fsweltering, soaked, muggy air73Bhot, rainyNew York35
September47Fsweltering, soaked, muggy air84Awarm, rainy, clean airNew York37
October65Chot, soaked, muggy air80Anice, rainy, clean airNew York15
November78Bwarm, a little rain68Ccool, rainy, clean airHong Kong10
December89Anice, dry, poor air quality54Dcold, rainyHong Kong35

A month is a tie when the two are within 3 points. The widest gap is June (40 vs 86). Tap a month for that month's temperature, rain, humidity and air quality side by side.

Hong Kong

🇭🇰 Hong Kong · mild climate

Best month
December 89/100
Months won
5 of 12

New York

🇺🇸 United States · mild climate

Best month
May 88/100
Months won
7 of 12

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