CN Harbin, China

When to Visit
Harbin?

Harbin, ice and snow capital — world-famous ice sculpture festival, Russian architecture and spectacular Siberian winters.

Updated: March 2026 · Open-Meteo · 10 years · 12 months compared · 45.75°N 126.63°E
JulyBest month
84°FOptimal temperature
48%Rainy days

When to visit Harbin?

🌞 Best time overall
July
🌡️ Optimal temperature
68°F–84°F in July
🌧 Least rain
48% rainy days in July
🌧 Wettest month
November (16%)
📅 Best score
7.7/10

Harbin weather month by month

MonthMin °FMax °FRainy days (%)Precip. in/dSun h/dScore
❄️ January-4°F10°F5%0.0in8.5h5.1/10
❄️ February1°F19°F7%0.0in9.6h5.3/10
🌫️ March23°F41°F12%0.0in10.8h5.4/10
⛅ April36°F57°F19%0.0in11.5h7.0/10
🌤️ May48°F70°F31%0.1in11.7h7.5/10
🌤️ June59°F77°F49%0.2in11.8h7.6/10
🌤️ July68°F84°F48%0.2in11.8h7.7/10
🌤️ August64°F79°F46%0.2in10.8h7.6/10
🌤️ September54°F70°F35%0.1in10.7h7.4/10
⛅ October36°F54°F17%0.0in9.8h7.0/10
🌨️ November19°F32°F16%0.0in8.4h4.5/10
❄️ December0°F14°F6%0.0in8.3h5.0/10
Ideal Fair Challenging climate Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years

What to expect each season

🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Acceptable

Average 13°F, 21% rainy days, 11.3h sunshine/day. Score: 6.6/10.

☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Good time

Average 27°F, 48% rainy days, 11.5h sunshine/day. Score: 7.6/10.

🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Acceptable

Average 11°F, 23% rainy days, 9.6h sunshine/day. Score: 6.3/10.

❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Challenging climate

Average -10°F, 6% rainy days, 8.8h sunshine/day. Score: 5.1/10.

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Detailed weather by month

Frequently asked questions

July is ideal with 48% rainy days and 29°F.
November is the wettest month with 16% rainy days.
Yes, July is the best month with an average of 29°F.
In winter, the average score is 5.1/10. Difficult period — prefer the peak season.

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