Month summary
Harbin weather in October
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
36°F – 54°F
🌧 Rainy days
17% of days
☀️ Sunshine
9.8h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Autumn
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.0/10
📅 📅 Best month
July (7.7/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Harbin in October?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you prefer museums and gastronomy — it's cool at 12°F.
❌ No if: you're looking for beach weather — it's not the right season.
Our take: October is a good time to visit Harbin. July remains slightly better (+0.7 pts).
By trip type
Harbin in October by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : 🌿 Shoulder
Local context
What to expect in October
Autumn in Harbin is often underrated: 12°F, golden light and declining crowds. An interesting window. Rain risk remains low (17% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. 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 °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ❄️ January | -4°F | 10°F | 5% | 0.0in | 8.5h | 5.1/10 |
| ❄️ February | 1°F | 19°F | 7% | 0.0in | 9.6h | 5.3/10 |
| 🌫️ March | 23°F | 41°F | 12% | 0.0in | 10.8h | 5.4/10 |
| ⛅ April | 36°F | 57°F | 19% | 0.0in | 11.5h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 48°F | 70°F | 31% | 0.1in | 11.7h | 7.5/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 59°F | 77°F | 49% | 0.2in | 11.8h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 68°F | 84°F | 48% | 0.2in | 11.8h | 7.7/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 64°F | 79°F | 46% | 0.2in | 10.8h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 54°F | 70°F | 35% | 0.1in | 10.7h | 7.4/10 |
| ⛅ October | 36°F | 54°F | 17% | 0.0in | 9.8h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌨️ November | 19°F | 32°F | 16% | 0.0in | 8.4h | 4.5/10 |
| ❄️ December | 0°F | 14°F | 6% | 0.0in | 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 October, Harbin averages 54°F, 17% rainy days and 9.8h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.0/10.
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Comparison
October vs July (best month)
The best month is July (score 7.7/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +17°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : +31%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +2.0h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Harbin in October
Is October a good time to visit Harbin?
October is an acceptable time for Harbin (score 7.0/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider July (7.7/10) if possible.
What's the weather like in Harbin in October?
It's cool with 54°F daytime and 36°F at night. 9.8h of sunshine per day. Pack warm clothes and favour indoor visits.
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