Best time to visit Harbin: month-by-month weather (2026)
The highest-scoring months in Harbin are May, Jun, Jul and Sep.
Best months
May, Jun, Jul and Sep
Peak season
May, Jun, Jul, Aug and Sep
Off season
Jan, Nov and Dec
Monthly Temperatures (°C)
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Month-by-Month Guide
Temperature, rainfall and sunshine are measured. The visit score below is derived from those three (design spec §5.3)estimate.
Jan
Temp: -21.4°C – -12.2°C
Rain: 4mm
Sunshine: 6.9h/day
Visit score: 4.7/10
Feb
Temp: -17.4°C – -6.1°C
Rain: 5mm
Sunshine: 8.6h/day
Visit score: 5/10
Mar
Temp: -5.5°C – 5.1°C
Rain: 12mm
Sunshine: 9.3h/day
Visit score: 5/10
Apr
Temp: 3.1°C – 14.7°C
Rain: 37mm
Sunshine: 9.6h/day
Visit score: 6.5/10
May
BestTemp: 9.7°C – 20.9°C
Rain: 72mm
Sunshine: 10h/day
Visit score: 7.6/10
Jun
BestTemp: 16.2°C – 25.7°C
Rain: 138mm
Sunshine: 9.9h/day
Visit score: 8.2/10
Jul
BestTemp: 20.3°C – 28.2°C
Rain: 198mm
Sunshine: 10h/day
Visit score: 7.3/10
Aug
Temp: 18.9°C – 26.3°C
Rain: 158mm
Sunshine: 9.4h/day
Visit score: 7.3/10
Sep
BestTemp: 12.8°C – 22.7°C
Rain: 44mm
Sunshine: 10h/day
Visit score: 7.6/10
Oct
Temp: 2.9°C – 12.5°C
Rain: 21mm
Sunshine: 8.7h/day
Visit score: 5/10
Nov
Temp: -7.8°C – -0.3°C
Rain: 28mm
Sunshine: 6.3h/day
Visit score: 4.5/10
Dec
Temp: -18.6°C – -10.9°C
Rain: 8mm
Sunshine: 7.2h/day
Visit score: 4.7/10
When to go, and when not to
The strongest months for a visit are May, June, July, and September, based on the highest long-term visit scores. May offers highs near 20.9C with about 10.0 hours of sunshine a day, June brings highs of 25.7C, and September combines a high of 22.7C with 10.0 hours of sunshine and comparatively light rain of 44mm, making it one of the more comfortable months overall.
The trade-off is that peak season runs from May through September, so the months with the best weather also see the most travel activity. July is the hottest month at 28.2C with the heaviest rain at 198mm, and June is not far behind with 138mm, so travelers aiming for drier days might lean toward May or September instead.
Season Guide
Spring
March – May
Mild temperatures and blooming gardens. A great time for sightseeing with fewer crowds than summer.
Packing tips
- · Light layers
- · Rain jacket
- · Comfortable walking shoes
Summer
June – August
Warmest months with the longest days. Peak tourist season in most destinations.
Packing tips
- · Sunscreen
- · Hat
- · Light clothing
- · Refillable water bottle
Autumn
September – November
Cooling temperatures and autumn foliage. Shoulder season with good deals on accommodations.
Packing tips
- · Medium layers
- · Sweater
- · Waterproof jacket
Winter
December – February
Coldest months with shorter days. Holiday markets and winter activities in many cities.
Packing tips
- · Warm coat
- · Scarf and gloves
- · Thermal layers
- · Waterproof boots
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Sources
- GeoNames city database — CC BY 4.0, fetched September 14, 2026
- Open-Meteo climate archive — CC BY 4.0, fetched September 21, 2026
AI-written interpretation reviewed against the data above — claude-sonnet-5, generated September 21, 2026. Every number on this page comes from a dataset named here; the formulas are public.