Harbin Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

In Harbin, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 29°C (84°F) in July to a very cold -11°C (12°F) in the coolest month, January.

Nights vary from 19°C (66°F) in July to around -23°C (-9°F) during the colder months.

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Temperature ranges by month

On average, Harbin receives a reasonable amount of rain/snowfall, with an annual precipitation of 673 mm (26 in). The climate in Harbin shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect high rainfall in July, the wettest month, with an average of 157 mm (6.2 in) of precipitation over 15 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month January offers drier and sunnier days, with around 6.9 mm (0.3 in) of snowfall over 6 snowy days. For more details, please visit our Harbin Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

For those who appreciate different seasons, Harbin serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in May with an average of 8.8 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 4.8 hours of daily sunlight.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Daily percentage of sunshine

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Harbin.

The city experiences its highest humidity in August, reaching 78%. In April, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 49%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year