Harbin weather in May (Heilongjiang, China)

Will it be warm or cold in Harbin this May? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

Experience perfect weather in Harbin in May, characterized by high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 22°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 10°C.

Precipitation

Harbin in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 67 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 10 days with rain.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 265 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. May and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Harbin, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 22°C  

Chance of Rain 34%  

Precipitation 67 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 51%  

Sunshine 265 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 58%  

Where to go in China in May

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

Weather conditions Weather

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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?

For visitors traveling to Harbin, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

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

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

8/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Harbin.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to China? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in China. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.