Quick decision
When to visit Harbin?
🌞 Best time overall
July
🌡️ Optimal temperature
20°C–29°C in July
🌧 Least rain
48% rainy days in July
🌧 Wettest month
November (16%)
📅 Best score
7.7/10
Monthly climate data
Harbin weather month by month
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rainy days (%) | Precip. mm/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ❄️ January | -20°C | -12°C | 5% | 0.2 | 8.5h | 5.1/10 |
| ❄️ February | -17°C | -7°C | 7% | 0.2 | 9.6h | 5.3/10 |
| 🌫️ March | -5°C | 5°C | 12% | 0.4 | 10.8h | 5.4/10 |
| ⛅ April | 2°C | 14°C | 19% | 1.0 | 11.5h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 9°C | 21°C | 31% | 2.6 | 11.7h | 7.5/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 15°C | 25°C | 49% | 4.1 | 11.8h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 20°C | 29°C | 48% | 4.9 | 11.8h | 7.7/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 18°C | 26°C | 46% | 4.7 | 10.8h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 12°C | 21°C | 35% | 2.7 | 10.7h | 7.4/10 |
| ⛅ October | 2°C | 12°C | 17% | 0.8 | 9.8h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌨️ November | -7°C | 0°C | 16% | 0.8 | 8.4h | 4.5/10 |
| ❄️ December | -18°C | -10°C | 6% | 0.2 | 8.3h | 5.0/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Acceptable
Average 13°C, 21% rainy days, 11.3h sunshine/day. Score: 6.6/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Good time
Average 27°C, 48% rainy days, 11.5h sunshine/day. Score: 7.6/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Acceptable
Average 11°C, 23% rainy days, 9.6h sunshine/day. Score: 6.3/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Challenging climate
Average -10°C, 6% rainy days, 8.8h sunshine/day. Score: 5.1/10.
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FAQ
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July is ideal with 48% rainy days and 29°C.
November is the wettest month with 16% rainy days.
Yes, July is the best month with an average of 29°C.
In winter, the average score is 5.1/10. Difficult period — prefer the peak season.
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