What is the weather like in Hong Kong vs Sydney in May?

In May, Hong Kong averages 29°C high / 25°C low with about 233 mm of rain; Sydney averages 20°C high / 14°C low with about 106 mm.

Hong Kong vs Sydney in May

Sydney is the better pick in May — 83 vs 55 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Sydney is nice, rainy, clean air, while Hong Kong is hot, soaked, muggy air.

Hong Kong vs Sydney — May climate, side by side

	🇭🇰 Hong Kong	🇦🇺 Sydney
Comfort score	55/100 (D)	83/100 (A)
Feels-like high	33°C	19°C
Avg high / low	29° / 25°	20° / 14°
Rainfall	233 mm	106 mm
Rainy days	21	9
Humidity	86%	72%
Air quality (AQI)	85	46

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

Month by month

Hong Kong 🇭🇰 Hong Konghot, soaked, muggy air · best December55
Sydney 🇦🇺 Australianice, rainy, clean air · best September83

Hong Kong vs Sydney in May — FAQ

Is May better in Hong Kong or Sydney?: Sydney is the better pick in May — 83 vs 55 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Sydney is nice, rainy, clean air, while Hong Kong is hot, soaked, muggy air.
What is the weather like in Hong Kong vs Sydney in May?: In May, Hong Kong averages 29°C high / 25°C low with about 233 mm of rain; Sydney averages 20°C high / 14°C low with about 106 mm.