Hong Kong vs San Francisco in January

Hong Kong is the better pick in January — 86 vs 71 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Hong Kong is nice, dry, poor air quality, while San Francisco is cool, rainy, clean air.

Hong Kong vs San FranciscoJanuary climate, side by side

Hong KongSan Francisco
Comfort score86/100 (A)71/100 (B)
Feels-like high19°C13°C
Avg high / low19° / 14°14° / 7°
Rainfall11 mm89 mm
Rainy days28
Humidity72%81%
Air quality (AQI)10345

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

Hong Kong vs San Francisco in January — FAQ

Is January better in Hong Kong or San Francisco?
Hong Kong is the better pick in January — 86 vs 71 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Hong Kong is nice, dry, poor air quality, while San Francisco is cool, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Hong Kong vs San Francisco in January?
In January, Hong Kong averages 19°C high / 14°C low with about 11 mm of rain; San Francisco averages 14°C high / 7°C low with about 89 mm.