Hong Kong vs New York in May

New York is the better pick in May — 89 vs 59 on SeasonMap's comfort score. New York is nice, rainy, while Hong Kong is hot, soaked, very humid.

Hong Kong vs New YorkMay climate, side by side

Hong KongNew York
Comfort score59/100 (D)89/100 (A)
Feels-like high33°C20°C
Avg high / low28° / 25°21° / 11°
Rainfall230 mm97 mm
Rainy days2111
Humidity86%70%
Air quality (AQI)8557

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

Hong Kong vs New York in May — FAQ

Is May better in Hong Kong or New York?
New York is the better pick in May — 89 vs 59 on SeasonMap's comfort score. New York is nice, rainy, while Hong Kong is hot, soaked, very humid.
What is the weather like in Hong Kong vs New York in May?
In May, Hong Kong averages 28°C high / 25°C low with about 230 mm of rain; New York averages 21°C high / 11°C low with about 97 mm.