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Visit Harbin
in February?

Harbin in February? Not the best window — aim for July.

Open-Meteo · 10 years · 12 months compared · 45.75°N 126.63°E
-7°CMax temperature
7%Rainy days
9.6hSunshine / day

Harbin weather in February

⚠️ Fair
🌡️ Temperature min / max
-17°C – -7°C
🌧 Rainy days
7% of days
☀️ Sunshine
9.6h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
5.3/10
📅 📅 Best month
July (7.7/10)

Should you visit Harbin in February?

⚠️ Fair

✅ Yes if: you enjoy winter atmosphere and the lowest prices of the year.

❌ No if: you're looking for sunshine or outdoor activities.

🌧 Rain : █░░░░░░░░░ 7%
🌡 Temperature : ░░░░░░░░░░░░ -7°C
☀️ Sunshine : ███████░░░ 9.6h/d

Our take: Harbin in February is possible but July offers a score of 7.7/10 vs 5.3.

Harbin in February by trip type

What to expect in February

Winter in Harbin is cool (-7°C during the day). Days are short (9.6h of sunshine) but the city reveals a different side. Rain is virtually absent (7% of days) — ideal for planning without a backup.

All months for Harbin

Month-by-month comparison

MonthMin °CMax °CRain %Precip mmSun h/dScore
❄️ January-20°C-12°C5%0.28.5h5.1/10
❄️ February-17°C-7°C7%0.29.6h5.3/10
🌫️ March-5°C5°C12%0.410.8h5.4/10
⛅ April2°C14°C19%1.011.5h7.0/10
🌤️ May9°C21°C31%2.611.7h7.5/10
🌤️ June15°C25°C49%4.111.8h7.6/10
🌤️ July20°C29°C48%4.911.8h7.7/10
🌤️ August18°C26°C46%4.710.8h7.6/10
🌤️ September12°C21°C35%2.710.7h7.4/10
⛅ October2°C12°C17%0.89.8h7.0/10
🌨️ November-7°C0°C16%0.88.4h4.5/10
❄️ December-18°C-10°C6%0.28.3h5.0/10
Ideal Fair Challenging climate ◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In February, Harbin averages -7°C, 7% rainy days and 9.6h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 5.3/10. See methodology →

February vs July (best month)

The best month is July (score 7.7/10). Difference:

FAQ — Harbin in February

Is February a good time to visit Harbin?
February is not recommended for Harbin (score 5.3/10). With 7% rainy days and 9.6h of sunshine, consider July (7.7/10) instead.
What's the weather like in Harbin in February?
It's cool with -7°C daytime and -17°C at night. 9.6h of sunshine per day. Pack warm clothes and favour indoor visits.

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