Harbin · WinterMonth summary
Harbin weather in January
⚠️ Fair
🌡️ Temperature min / max
-20°C – -12°C
🌧 Rainy days
5% of days
☀️ Sunshine
8.5h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
5.1/10
📅 📅 Best month
July (7.7/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Harbin in January?
⚠️ Fair
✅ Yes if: you enjoy winter atmosphere and the lowest prices of the year.
❌ No if: you're looking for sunshine or outdoor activities.
Our take: January is an average time for Harbin. July (7.7/10) is clearly preferable.
By trip type
Harbin in January by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ⚠️ Possible
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ❌ Not recommended
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in January
Winter in Harbin is cool (-12°C during the day). Days are short (8.5h of sunshine) but the city reveals a different side. Rain is virtually absent (5% of days) — ideal for planning without a backup.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | 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
◀ 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 January, Harbin averages -12°C, 5% rainy days and 8.5h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 5.1/10.
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Comparison
January vs July (best month)
The best month is July (score 7.7/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +41°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : +43%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +3.3h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Harbin in January
Is January a good time to visit Harbin?
January is not recommended for Harbin (score 5.1/10). With 5% rainy days and 8.5h of sunshine, consider July (7.7/10) instead.
What's the weather like in Harbin in January?
It's cool with -12°C daytime and -20°C at night. 8.5h of sunshine per day. Pack warm clothes and favour indoor visits.
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