Harbin Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The climate in Harbin is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year.
Temperatures range from warm during the warmest months
to very cold in the cooler months.
It maintains moderate precipitation patterns.
Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
In Harbin, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 29°C in July to a very cold -11°C in the coolest month, January.
Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around -23°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
On average, Harbin receives a reasonable amount of rain/snowfall, with an annual precipitation of 673 mm. The climate in Harbin shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect high rainfall in July, with an average of 157 mm of precipitation over 15 rainy days. In contrast, January offers drier and sunnier days, with around 6.9 mm 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
Sunshine over the year
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. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average humidity
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%. Explore our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
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The best time of year to visit Harbin in China
During the months of May and September you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
Yes, the months of January, February, March, November and December are very dry.
The coldest season / winter is in the following months: January, February, November and December.
July has an average maximum temperature of 29°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of -11°C.
July tops the wettest month list with 157 mm of rainfall.
January is the driest month with 7 mm of precipitation.
May is the sunniest month with an average of 265 hours of sunshine.
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