Harbin · AutumnMonth summary
Harbin weather in September
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
12°C – 21°C
🌧 Rainy days
35% of days
☀️ Sunshine
10.7h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Autumn
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.4/10
📅 📅 Best month
July (7.7/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Harbin in September?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want to explore the city on foot without suffering from heat.
❌ No if: you're looking for a beach destination — water and air are still cool.
Our take: Harbin in September: 21°C and 10.7h of sunshine. Decent, but not the peak.
By trip type
Harbin in September by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : 🌿 Shoulder
Local context
What to expect in September
Autumn in Harbin is often underrated: 21°C, golden light and declining crowds. An interesting window. Expect rain on 35% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. July (7.7/10) is significantly better if possible.
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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 September, Harbin averages 21°C, 35% rainy days and 10.7h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.4/10.
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Comparison
September vs July (best month)
The best month is July (score 7.7/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +8°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : +13%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +1.1h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Harbin in September
Is September a good time to visit Harbin?
September is an acceptable time for Harbin (score 7.4/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider July (7.7/10) if possible.
What to do in Harbin in September?
With 21°C max and 10.7h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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