What is the weather like in Hong Kong vs New York in January?

In January, Hong Kong averages 19°C high / 14°C low with about 34 mm of rain; New York averages 5°C high / -1°C low with about 88 mm.

Hong Kong vs New York in January

Hong Kong is the better pick in January — 84 vs 50 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Hong Kong is nice, a little rain, poor air quality, while New York is cold, rainy, reliable snow.

Hong Kong vs New York — January climate, side by side

	🇭🇰 Hong Kong	🇺🇸 New York
Comfort score	84/100 (A)	50/100 (D)
Feels-like high	18°C	1°C
Avg high / low	19° / 14°	5° / -1°
Rainfall	34 mm	88 mm
Rainy days	5	9
Humidity	72%	68%
Air quality (AQI)	103	52

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

Month by month

Hong Kong vs New York in January — FAQ

Is January better in Hong Kong or New York?: Hong Kong is the better pick in January — 84 vs 50 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Hong Kong is nice, a little rain, poor air quality, while New York is cold, rainy, reliable snow.
What is the weather like in Hong Kong vs New York in January?: In January, Hong Kong averages 19°C high / 14°C low with about 34 mm of rain; New York averages 5°C high / -1°C low with about 88 mm.