Harbin Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Harbin, Heilongjiang, China. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020. Now, let's explore all the details to give you a full picture.

On average, Harbin receives a reasonable amount of rain/snowfall, with an annual precipitation of 673 mm (26 in). Despite this overall moderate level, the city experiences distinct dry season during certain months throughout the year, as illustrated in the precipitation charts below.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

The average number of days each month with precipitation (> 0.2 mm (0.01 in))

Harbin can be quite wet during July, receiving approximately 157 mm (6.2 in) of precipitation over 15 rainy days.

In contrast January, experiences much drier conditions, with 6.9 mm (0.3 in) of snowfall, spread across 6 snowy days.

July, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 29°C (84°F). The city receives 253 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of -11°C (12°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Harbin Temperature page.

Harbin's average annual precipitation is 673 mm (26 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, the average annual precipitation is 644 mm (25 in), evenly distributed across the year with no extreme wet or dry seasons.

Beijing, China, receives 560 mm (22 in) of annual precipitation, concentrated in the summer months.

Perth, Australia, receives 565 mm (22 in) of rainfall annually, mostly during the winter months.

Bangkok, Thailand, experiences a tropical monsoon climate with 1668 mm (66 in) of annual rainfall, with the heaviest precipitation occurring during September and October.

Precipitation amounts are measured using specific gauges installed at weather stations, collecting both rain and snow and any other type of precipitation. Rainfall is measured directly in millimeters, while that from snow and ice is obtained by melting it. Automated systems often incorporate heaters to make this easier.

Information from these stations is transmitted via Wi-Fi, satellite, GPS, or telephone connections to central monitoring networks. This information is immediately updated and integrated into weather models and forecasts.

• "Ginger" was the longest-lasting Atlantic tropical storm, which spun around the open ocean for 28 days in 1971.
• The world's largest snowflake was recorded in the Guinness Book of Records, at 38 cm (15 inches) wide and 20 cm (7.9 inches) thick. The snowflake fell at Fort Keogh, Montana, USA, on 28 January 1887.
• The greatest snowfall recorded was on Mt. Rainier, Washington State, USA, over 31.5 meters (103 feet) fell during the winter of 1972.

For more detailed information about Harbin's weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Harbin Climate page.