City in Heilongjiang, China
Harbin weather by month and the best time to visit
When to go to Harbin
Jan–Feb is the ice and snow season at -15 to -30°C; Jun–Aug is mild and green. Spring and autumn are short and chilly. Festival weeks are very crowded.
Harbin weather by month
Average daily high, rainfall and conditions.
- Jan-14°5 mm
- Feb-8°5 mm
- Mar2°11 mm
- Apr13°22 mm
- May22°54 mm
- Jun27°104 mm
- Jul29°135 mm
- Aug27°104 mm
- Sep22°54 mm
- Oct11°21 mm
- Nov-1°13 mm
- Dec-12°8 mm
Monthly averages
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -14°C8°F | -24°C-11°F | 5 mm | 87% | Freezing |
| February | -8°C17°F | -20°C-5°F | 5 mm | 82% | Freezing |
| March | 2°C36°F | -10°C14°F | 11 mm | 67% | Freezing |
| April | 13°C56°F | 0°C31°F | 22 mm | 55% | Cool |
| May | 22°C71°F | 8°C46°F | 54 mm | 56% | Pleasant |
| June | 27°C81°F | 15°C58°F | 104 mm | 63% | Pleasant |
| July | 29°C84°F | 18°C65°F | 135 mm | 71% | Pleasant |
| August | 27°C81°F | 16°C61°F | 104 mm | 72% | Pleasant |
| September | 22°C71°F | 9°C48°F | 54 mm | 67% | Pleasant |
| October | 11°C52°F | -1°C31°F | 21 mm | 67% | Cool |
| November | -1°C29°F | -11°C13°F | 13 mm | 74% | Freezing |
| December | -12°C10°F | -21°C-6°F | 8 mm | 85% | Freezing |
Best months across China
| Place | Best months | Warmest month |
|---|---|---|
| Beijing | Apr–May, Sep–Oct | Jul (33°C) |
| Shanghai | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Jul (32°C) |
| Xi'an | Apr–May, Sep–Oct | Jul (34°C) |
| Chengdu | Mar–May, Sep–Oct | Jul (32°C) |
| Guilin | Apr–May, Sep–Nov | Aug (32°C) |
| Chongqing | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Jul (33°C) |
| Shenzhen | Mar, Oct–Dec | Aug (30°C) |
| Guangzhou | Mar, Oct–Dec | Aug (32°C) |
| Hangzhou | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Jul (33°C) |
| Zhangjiajie | Apr–May, Sep–Oct | Jul (32°C) |
| Yangshuo | Apr–May, Sep–Nov | Jul (32°C) |
| Lijiang | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Jun (25°C) |
| Suzhou | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Jul (32°C) |
| Harbin | Jan–Feb, Jun–Aug | Jul (29°C) |
| Sanya | Nov–Mar | May (32°C) |
| Xiamen | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Jul (31°C) |
| Dali | Mar–May, Sep–Nov | Jun (26°C) |
| Lhasa | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jun (24°C) |
| Huangshan | Apr–May, Sep–Nov | Jul (29°C) |
| Kunming | Mar–May, Sep–Oct | Jun (27°C) |
| Qingdao | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (28°C) |
| Nanjing | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Jul (32°C) |
| Shangri-La | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jun (21°C) |
| Jiuzhaigou | Apr–May, Sep–Nov | Jul (31°C) |
| Changsha | Mar–May, Sep–Nov | Jul (32°C) |
| Pingyao | Apr–May, Sep–Oct | Jul (33°C) |
| Dunhuang | Apr–May, Sep–Oct | Jul (36°C) |
| Kashgar | Apr–May, Sep–Oct | Jul (36°C) |
| Wuhan | Mar–Apr, Oct–Nov | Aug (32°C) |
| Tianjin | Apr–May, Sep–Oct | Jul (33°C) |
Quick answers
What is the best month to visit Harbin?
Jan–Feb, Jun–Aug. Jan–Feb is the ice and snow season at -15 to -30°C; Jun–Aug is mild and green. Spring and autumn are short and chilly. Festival weeks are very crowded.
When is the rainy season in Harbin?
Rain peaks in July with about 135 mm. No month averages 150 mm or more.
What is the hottest month in Harbin?
July, with average highs of 29°C (84°F).
How cold does Harbin get?
The coolest nights are in January, averaging -24°C (-11°F).
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Sources
Climate averages are modelled from NASA POWER (MERRA-2) for 2001–2020 at about 50 km resolution, so coasts and valleys can differ a little. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.