Harbin weather in December (Heilongjiang, China)

How's the weather trend in Harbin as December approaches? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The month of December in Harbin typically includes very low temperatures and low snowfall. During December, the winter season is in full swing. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately -9°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around -20°C. This month is characterized by its cold weather, so make sure to wear sufficient layers to stay warm.

Precipitation

Harbin in December usually receives low snowfall, averaging around 11 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 6 days of snow.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 143 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Harbin. May and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Harbin climate page with graphs.

 

Harbin, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -20°C  

Max Temperature -9°C  

Chance of Rain 21%  

Precipitation 11 mm  

Rainy days 6 days  

Humidity 69%  

Sunshine 143 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 52%  

Where to go in China in December

Find out more about the weather in China and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Visitors traveling to Harbin should plan on bringing winter clothes, snow boots and a warm winter coat. There will be periods of snow.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Camping

2/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

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