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September in Harbin brings high temperatures, with daytime highs of 23°C (73°F) and nights around 10°C (50°F). Quite a bit of rainfall is expected, around 71 mm (2.8 in), so pack an umbrella.
Our weather planner can help you find worldwide destinations with pleasant weather during this period. May and September typically offer the best weather for Harbin.
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50-year average (1976-2025)
Based on our historical records, temperatures in Harbin typically drop from around 24°C (75°F) at the start of September to approximately 18°C (64°F) by the end. Nights are cool, with lows typically ranging from 6°C (43°F) to 14°C (57°F).
50-year average (1976-2025)
Average daily rainfall for each day of the month based on long-term records.
Browse day-by-day weather records for Harbin spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual temperatures, rainfall, and conditions recorded on each day.
Based on 49 years of weather observations in Harbin between 1976 and 2025, these are the recorded extremes.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
For Harbin in September, you'll want flexible clothing. It's wise to pack cotton shirts, comfortable shorts, and a pair of jeans for cooler evenings. A light sweater or jacket is useful for air-conditioned spaces (like buses) or unexpected cool moments. Rain is likely on several days, so bring a good rain jacket. And with plenty of sunshine hours, don’t forget sunglasses, sunscreen, and maybe a sun hat.
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
Temperature Rainfall Sunshine Humidity
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Go to Xinjiang in China
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Mount Kailash
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