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 34 mm of rain; San Francisco averages 15°C high / 9°C low with about 123 mm.

Hong Kong vs San Francisco in January

Hong Kong is the better pick in January — 84 vs 68 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Hong Kong is nice, a little rain, poor air quality, while San Francisco is cool, rainy, clean air.

Hong Kong vs San Francisco — January climate, side by side

	🇭🇰 Hong Kong	🇺🇸 San Francisco
Comfort score	84/100 (A)	68/100 (C)
Feels-like high	18°C	13°C
Avg high / low	19° / 14°	15° / 9°
Rainfall	34 mm	123 mm
Rainy days	5	10
Humidity	72%	83%
Air quality (AQI)	103	45

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

Month by month

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 — 84 vs 68 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Hong Kong is nice, a little rain, 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 34 mm of rain; San Francisco averages 15°C high / 9°C low with about 123 mm.