When is the best time to go to Harbin
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Harbin, China. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Harbin
Harbin weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Harbin are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| -12°C | 3mm | 6.3hrs | 10.2hrs |
The weather in January in Harbin is characteristically very cold and very dry.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Harbin for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
January is in the winter in Harbin and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -13°C (9°F), whilst at night -25°C (-12°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Harbin with around 3mm 0.1 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.3 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| -8°C | 5mm | 7.5hrs | 11.4hrs |
February in Harbin is generally very dry with the temperature being very cold.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Harbin for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
February is in the winter in Harbin and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -9°C (17°F), whilst at night -22°C (-7°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Harbin with around 5mm 0.2 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.5 hours of sunshine per day.
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2°C | 10mm | 8.4hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in March in Harbin is characteristically cold and very dry.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Harbin.
March is in the spring in Harbin and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 2°C (35°F), whilst at night -11°C (13°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Harbin with around 10mm 0.4 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.4 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12°C | 21mm | 8.4hrs | 14.5hrs |
Harbin's weather in April is typically cool and dry in nature.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Harbin, with some very good weather at this time of year.
April is in the spring in Harbin and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (56°F), whilst at night -0°C (32°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Harbin with around 21mm 0.8 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.4 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19°C | 37mm | 9.1hrs | 16hrs |
May is a reasonably dry month in Harbin and the temperature is generally mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Harbin, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
May is in the spring in Harbin and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (71°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Harbin with around 37mm 1.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.1 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23°C | 79mm | 9.4hrs | 10.2hrs |
The weather in June in Harbin is characteristically warm and reasonably dry.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Harbin, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
June is in the summer in Harbin and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Harbin with around 79mm 3.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.4 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25°C | 159mm | 8.3hrs | 11.4hrs |
July in Harbin is generally wet with the temperature being hot.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Harbin for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
July is in the summer in Harbin and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 18°C (65°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Harbin with around 159mm 6.3 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.3 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24°C | 115mm | 8.2hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in August in Harbin is characteristically warm, humid and damp.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Harbin.
August is in the summer in Harbin and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 16°C (61°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Harbin with around 115mm 4.5 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.2 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19°C | 60mm | 8.3hrs | 14.5hrs |
Harbin's weather in September is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Harbin, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
September is in the fall / autumn in Harbin and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (69°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Harbin with around 60mm 2.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.3 hours of sunshine per day.
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11°C | 23mm | 7.5hrs | 16hrs |
October is a dry month in Harbin and the temperature is generally cool.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Harbin, with some very good weather at this time of year.
October is in the fall / autumn in Harbin and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (53°F), whilst at night -0°C (32°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Harbin with around 23mm 0.9 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.5 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| -0°C | 8mm | 6.4hrs | 10.2hrs |
Harbin's weather in November is typically cold and very dry in nature.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Harbin for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
November is in the fall / autumn in Harbin and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -0°C (31°F), whilst at night -11°C (12°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Harbin with around 8mm 0.3 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.4 hours of sunshine per day.
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| -9°C | 5mm | 5.6hrs | 11.4hrs |
December in Harbin is generally very dry with the temperature being very cold.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Harbin for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
December is in the winter in Harbin and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -10°C (14°F), whilst at night -21°C (-5°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Harbin with around 5mm 0.2 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.6 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Harbin weather stats
| Hottest month: | July | 27.6°C 81.7°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | January | 3mm 0.1ins |
| Sunniest month: | March | 8.4hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | -13.1°C 8.4°F |
| Wettest month: | July | 159mm 6.3ins |
| Warmest sea: | August | 20.6°C 69.1°F |
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